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Martin on watch after drunken man wanders into home
by Austin Marsman A family woke up from mid-afternoon naps to find a man in their house on Saturday. The home, just north of the village limits on 10th street,…
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Three council candidates to be interviewed Monday
The Wayland City Council will conduct interviews of three candidates for the sat vacated by Tracy Bivins. The special meeting will get under way at 6 p.m. at City Hall.…
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Former city manager elected president of Ithaca Rotary
Former Wayland City Manager Chris Yonker this week was presented with the president's gavel for the Ithaca City Rotary Club from outgoing President Tammy Reeves. Yonker is city manager at…
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Wayland Schools hires new transportation supervisor
Wayland Union Schools has hired Tim Washburn as new transportation supervisor. Washburn, who will begin duties will start Monday, July 16, succeeds Brenda Kraima, who is retiring after three and…
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Missing woman, sister of ex-Wayland teacher, found safe
Wyoming City Police have reported a woman not seen by family since Saturday, June 23, has been found safe and unharmed. Marilyn June Lukso, 62, sister of former Wayland teacher…
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Three Hopkins teachers named Outstanding Educators
The three local winners of the 2018 Outstanding People for Education Award from Hopkins were (from left) Jacob Oaster, Lisa Birtles and Phillip Moerdyke. They were honored at last week's…
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Leighton Township holiday activities slated for July 3, 4
The Fourth of July holiday celebrations in Leighton Township next week will be spread over two consecutive days, Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. The festivities will be kicked…
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Man sought in Byron Center Huntington Bank robbery
Kent County Sheriff’s authorities are looking for a man who robbed the Huntington Bank in downtown Byron Center at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Police said the robbery occurred at about 1:16…
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Local Outstanding People for Education recognized
Wayland Union Schools' Outstanding People for Education selected Wednesday for this year were (from left) Janet Allen, Jeff Braginton and Monica DeHaan. The three were recognized at the Allegan County…
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‘Stop, Shop and Roll’ succeeds former Monterey Store
Bill and Denise Gardner Meissner Brisbin have purchased the old Monterey General Store and opened "Stop, Shop and Roll" June 15. Denise worked at Harding's in Otsego for more than…