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Martin and Wayland show scoreboard improvement
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team Friday night lost for the second time this season to Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. Perhaps the Wildcats can take some comfort in a much…
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Martin girls suffer upset loss at the hands of Gobles
Wayland's Harmony Laker scored only nine points Friday, but has more than 1.000 in her career thus far. The Martin girls’ basketball team suffered its first loss in Southwest Athletic…
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Celebration of life for Lori Ames will be at later date
Lori Ann Ames, age 67 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 1. Lori was born April 18, 1956, in Grand Rapids, one of six children to the late Frances (Slagter) VanAllsburg…
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Presidential primary early voting starts on Feb. 17
The official date for Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, but there are plenty of opportunities to vote ahead of that day. There are three options for voters:…
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Pine Street School spelling bee winners announced
Pine Street Elementary held its annual spelling bee Wednesday, Jan. 31. The spelling bee champion was fourth-grader, Emmet Katje, and runner-up was fifth-grader, Izaak Taylor. The top four spellers from…
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Memorial service is Feb. 10 for Esther Godfrey, age 101
Esther Mae Arndt Godfrey, 101 years old, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, at the Allegan Medical Care Community. She was born to Jacob and Katie Goodman Arndt on Nov. 22, 1922,…
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Lady Clippers own 14-0 dual record on the lanes
The Martin High School girls’ bowling team now sports a spotless 14-0 overall record thus far this season. The Lady Clippers Wednesday at the Rock ’N Bowl Lanes in Wayland…
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‘Ducks in a Row’ Country Store opens today in Dorr
The Ducks in a Row Country Store opened today at 183 142nd Ave. in Dorr. The store sells home decor, antiques, jewelry, mugs, T-shirts, dream catchers, flower arrangements toys and…
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Martin finishes dual meet mat season with 10-1 record
The Martin wrestling team Wednesday night defeated its two opponents in a triangular match on the Clippers' home mat.Martin defeated Fennville 84-0 and South Haven 44-18.Fennville only brought three wrestlers…
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Wayland boys take over 1st in O-K Gold bowl standings
The Wayland boys’ bowling team took sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold Conference standings Wednesday after a 27-3 victory over Know Hills. The girls once again had…