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Jim Kotrba’s celebration of life will be held Nov. 25
The celebration of life for Jim Kotrba will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Wayland VFW Post on South Main Street. Kotrba, a 1966…
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Shelbyville native Russell Culver dies at age 91
Russell Culver died at Stanford Lodge in Plainwell Friday, Nov. 10. Growing up on a Shelbyville farm, he established a strong work ethic (as well as a grand champion steer);…
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O-K Conference to lose 7 member schools next year
The O-K Conference, one of the largest and most powerful athletic leagues in all of Michigan, will lose seven member schools starting in the fall of 2024. Wayland Schools Supt.…
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Holland Symphony players visit kids at Dorr preschool
Dorr Preschool had some very special guests visit their classroom last week. Members of the Holland Symphony Orchestra performed songs and read the story "The More We Get Together." This…
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Councilwoman Bivins decides not to file recount
Tracy Bivins Wayland City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins has announced she will not file a recount request for the Nov. 7 City Council election. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen this…
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Spaghetti fund-raiser to help Clippers’ trip to Dome
Clippers Cafe is planning a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser Wednesday afternoon and evening to help the Martin football team, coaches, band, cheerleaders and staff with expenses for traveling to the Superior…
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One Pan Chicken, Veggies dish easy and flavorful
by Kathy Hamman Miller Flavorful and easy one pan dish that’s perfect for those busy weeknights. You can even prep it the night before, covering it until you put it…
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Donald Shafer, former mayor’s son, dies at age 69
Donald Dean Shafer of Grand Rapids, son of former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer Sr., died Thursday, Nov. 9. He was 69. He was born April 3, 1954, to Don and…
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It’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin gridders
The Clippers do their customary singing of the school fight song for fans after defeating Kingston. So it’s back to the Superior Dome for Martin, which next Saturday will be…
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Former Hopkins hoops star scores 9 in Alma’s opener
Mady Weber Mady Weber, a standout former Hopkins High School basketball player, scored nine points in her freshman debut for Alma College in a 69-60 victory over Penn State Behrand…