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Estelle, Pallett run sub-17 minute state cross races

Jack Estelle Both Jack Estelle of Hopkins and Dylan Pallett of Wayland ran sub-17-minute 5K races in the state Division 2 cross-country meet Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Estelle, a…

Editor November 2, 2024

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Yard signs identify non-partisan political leanings

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Signs in the same yard in the City of Wayland “Sign, sign, everywhere a…

Editor October 22, 2024

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Celebration of life for Mark Stauffer will be Oct. 27

Mark Edward Stauffer, age 63 of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 17, at home. Mark was born in Grand Rapids to Beverly and Clara Stauffer. He graduated from Sparta High School…

Editor October 22, 2024

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Services Friday at St. Therese for Kim Hall, 64

Kimberly “Kim” Alan Hall, age 64, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 18. Kim enjoyed coaching his kids’ soccer and basketball teams and watching football. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars…

Editor October 22, 2024

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Funeral Thursday for Frank Malone of Hopkins

Francis “Frank” Carroll Malone of Hopkins died in Grand Rapids Friday, Oct. 19. He was 84. Frank was born to his late parents, Francis Raymond Malone and Frances Caroline (Pease)…

Editor October 21, 2024

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City officials urging citizens to do early voting

City of Wayland officials are trying to encourage citizens to take advantage of early voting opportunities that will begin Saturday, Oct. 26. It was reported at Monday night’s City Council…

Editor October 21, 2024

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Five candidates seek 3 open seats on City Council

As has been the political pattern lately, the non-partisan electoral contest for Wayland City Council is lively. Eric Whittredge Tracy Bivins No fewer than five candidates have filed for three…

Editor October 21, 2024

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3 layer Pumpkin Coffee Cake, in time for the season

by Kathy Hamman Miller Layer 1 - Coffee Cake Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1…

Editor October 20, 2024

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Mass of Christian burial Oct. 28 for Father Don Weber

Rev. Donald Edward Weber, age 92, died Friday, Oct. 18. Father Don was born Jan.26, 1932, and was raised in Salem Township.He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in New Salem,…

Editor October 19, 2024

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Hopkins student’s artwork attracts national attention

Hopkins Middle School student Lylah Janowsky's artwork has been chosen for national publication. Her entry will be featured in the hardcover book "Celebrating Art," which features the best student artwork…

Editor October 15, 2024