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Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th
A traffic crash west of Wayland on 135th Avenue Friday evening killed the driver of a truck, authorities have said. The truck left the road and fell into a ditch…
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Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario
The Gun Lake Casino and Gun Lake Tribe have announced details of the annual “Stuff the Trailer” donation drive. Each year, an underprivileged tribal community is selected to receive donations,…
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Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township
An abandoned empty house in the 1200 block of 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township burned to the ground Friday morning. The Dorr, Wayland and Leighton Township fire departments were summoned…
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WHS choirs sing national anthems at Griffins game
The Wayland High School Honors and Select Choirs performed the U.S. National and Canadian Anthems at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. "It was such an awesome opportunity and fund-raiser…
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Microsoft buys 2 Dorr Township pieces of property
Crain’s Grand Rapids Business is reporting that the Microsoft Corporation has bought a 272-acre parcel in Dorr Township. Crain’s has reported that Microsoft purchased two pieces of property in Dorr…
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Area fire depts posting ‘no burn’ notices again
Area fire departments have resumed posting advisories against residents burning rubbish or leaves because of drought and windy conditions. The warnings were posted in late summer as well because West…
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WHS marching band takes 2nd at Grandville Invite
The Wayland Union High School marching band competed at the Grandville Invitational Saturday, receiving second place in the Class B division. There is still one final chance to witness the…
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Martin homecoming royalty selected Friday night
Royalty selected Friday night at the 2024 Homecoming during halftime of the Clippers' 63-6 victory over Fennville were (from left) Prince - Jackson Kennedy, Princess Jadelynn Hooper, Queen Zenaida Lemus,…
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Huntington Bank in Dorr to close on Jan. 10, 2025
Officials from the Huntington Bank have sent a letter to their customers that the Dorr branch will close permanently at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, 2025. Contents of safe deposit…
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Martin marching band wins big at Kentwood Invite
The Martin Clipper Marching Band Saturday took first place out of five schools and swept all caption awards in the Class D competition at the East Kentwood Marching Invitational. “Proud…