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No service planned for WHS grad Ruth Barrows, 93
Ruth Barrows of Plainwell died at Monday, March 4, at age 93. Born Oct. 14, 1930, she grew up on a farm near Shelbyville and later graduated from Wayland High…
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Watson Plan Commission increased by 2 members
Interim Hopkins Fire Chief Eric Alberta The Watson Township Board Thursday evening made two appointments to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission. Former Plan Commission Chairman Troy Baker agreed to…
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North Star Aggregates wins suit against Watson Twp.
North Star Aggregates has won its lawsuit against Watson Township in a ruling issued by the Michigan Court of Appeals. North Star, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, filed…
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Army Bob: Could we really survive a nuclear attack?
by Robert M. Traxler Let me start by saying the chances of a nuclear exchange are very remote. If you research the subject, please note the date of information used;…
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Martin concert band earns festival Division I rating
The Martin High School concert band earned a Division I (Superior) rating during the 2024 District X Band & Orchestra Festival at Grandville High School. This is the first time…
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Band festival now will be held Tuesday, March 12
The Michigan High School Band and Orchestra (MHSBOA) festival now will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Fine Arts Center, WHS band director…
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Celebration of life for Russ Middleton will be March 16
A celebration of life service for Wayland High School graduate Russell Middleton is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:45, at Woodward Baptist Church,…
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Martin advances to district finals with 39-34 triumph
The Martin girls’ basketball team once again bounced back to claim a victory, this time a 39-34 decision over Byron Center Zion Christian in the Division 4 district semifinals at…
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Hopkins Quiz Bowl team qualifies for state tourney
Hopkins High School participated in the Allegan County Quiz Bowl League for the first time in 30 years thanks to Coach Ben Herrick and many parent and staff volunteers. The…
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Should schools bring back policy for 2-hour delay?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. You might say the Wayland Union School District this morning was the victim of…