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Community Notices

Wayland will have only school board contests Nov. 8

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The only contest for local school board positions in the Nov. 8 general election will be in Wayland. The deadline for filing was July 26, and two candidates are seeking two seats in Hopkins and only one will be on the ballot for two seats in Martin. Wayland Board of...
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WHS grad’s daughter wins Kent County Youth Fair pageant

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McKenna Church, daughter of Wayland High School graduate Jodi Church and Richard Church, this weekend was crowned Kent County Youth Fair Junior Queen. McKenna was competing in the fair from Belding. Her grandmother is Linda Holcomb of Wayland and grandfather, the late Dennis Holcomb.
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Mobile home owner in Windsor Woods loses everything in fire

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The Wayland Fire Department Friday night was summoned to a mobile home at Windsor Woods  to handle a fire at the mobile home of Phil Smith. The occupant, who was at work during the blaze, lost everything he owned but the clothes on his back. Some fiends have come forward,...
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New electric sign installed on West Superior near fire station

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The new electronic sign on West Superior Street near its corner with Church Street has been installed. The sign replaces the old one and will announce a variety of upcoming local events. Midwest Signs did the installation earlier this week, but it has yet to be switched on with a...
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‘Sentimental Journey’ to perform at next music showcase

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The gospel musical group "Sentimental Journey" will be guests at the next monthly showcase at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. Sentimental Journey was started in December 2002 when Denny and Michelle were asked to perform for a Christmas party...
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New city officer Tony Perez to succeed Jason Beckwith

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The Wayland City Police Department expects to add an officer later this month. Police Chief Steve Harper told the City Council Monday night that Tony Perez has been offered the post. It may take as long as a couple of weeks before he comes on board because he is working...
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Martin native, local musician finally succumbs to injuries

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Tom Northrup, 54, a Martin native and local musician, died Monday of injuries he suffered Wednesday in a bicycle accident near Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Townbroadcast erroneously reported that Northrup had died Friday. A very close friend, Amy Collins, reported on Facebook died that he had died early...
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People close to Martin native, local musician, deny he has died

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Despite reports that Tom Northrup, 54, a Martin native and local musician, died of injuries he suffered Wednesday in a bicycle accident near Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, there are people close to the situation who have denied that he has died. The pastor for Northrup's family has sent...
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Four candidates join Dorr Twp. election fray in November

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“It’s not over until it’s over.” — Yogi Berra Yogi’s most famous quote can be applied to the Dorr Township elections this November because two independents, running with no party affiliation, and a familiar face from the U.S. Taxpayers Party of Michigan have thrown their hats into the ring for...
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Paving completed for Church, Cherry streets near splash pad

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Two streets connected to the Wayland City Park now have had paving completed. Cherry and Church streets had the renovations done, including angle parking, in the wake of the immense popularity of the splash pad and improvements made in other parts of the park, which now is being seen by...
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