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Memorial service Wednesday night for Donald Knott
Donald Arthur Knott, age 56, died at his home in Dorr Saturday, Dec. 2. Throughout the course of his disease, Don's faith in God never wavered. Don is survived by…
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Brian Lapp, outdoor and car enthusiast, dies at 58
Brian Lapp, age 58, died Monday, Dec. 4. Brian enjoyed going to classic car shows, hunting and fishing. He was also an Elvis Presley fan and enjoyed listening to his…
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Memorial service Friday in Wayland for Tim Dimock I
Timothy “Tim” Dimock I, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 3. Timothy was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and going to events for his grandchildren. He…
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Wildcat boys lose to GR Christian in Gold bowling debut
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team opened O-K Gold-Green Conference dual match season play with a 22-8 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. "Entering the first individual match, it was evident…
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Joshua Eggleston is Wayland’s new city manager
The Wayland City Council Monday night to offer a contract for new city manager to Joshua Eggleston, administrator for the City of Durand, Wisc. Eggleston, one of three finalists interviewed…
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Missing mobile home recovered at Silver Creek Park
The mobile home reported stolen from Wayland Township late last month has been found in Silver Creek County Park Sunday by Michigan State Police, Wayland post. Troopers were told the…
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The Subterranean: Enjoy the 12 Off Days of Christmas
Tis the season... by Walter G. Tarrow While you await my next review, I’m serving up an early holiday treat. Twelve off the beaten path of 34th Streets and Wonderful…
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Two former Wildcats play big roles in Davenport hoops
Davenport University has transitioned successfully into NCAA Division II basketball and two big reasons are two freshman players who prepped at Wayland High School. The Panthers are 7-2 overall…
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Wayland Union Schools wins early literacy grant
The Wayland Union School District has been awarded $5,606.28 for the Acceptable Assessment Tools for Early Literacy Educators grant from the Michigan Department of Education. The funds will be used…
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Info sought on theft of mobile home in Wayland Twp.
Troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post are investigating the larceny of a mobile home between Nov. 24 and Nov. 27 from 428 Tyler Road, Wayland Township. The home is…