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My family and I are living the opposite life of ‘Hygge’
by Denise Dykstra I was introduced to the word “Hygge” (which I am never sure I am pronouncing correctly or not) by one of my dear friends. She currently lives…
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Wildcat boys lose in triple OT; girls now 2-0 in Gold
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team lost at home Tuesday night in triple overtime to Ottawa Hills. The Wildcat girls, however, won on the road. Details were not available. The…
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Celebration of life later this year for Donna Sweers, 68
Donna Schurkamp Sweers has died at the age of 68. Donna attended Muskegon Orchard View Public Schools through 10th grade, and graduated from Wayland High School in 1971. She attended…
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Both Martin boys, girls teams have bad day vs. Kalamazoo Christian
It was a bad day for the Martin boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams against Kalamazoo Christian Tuesday. The Lady Clippers dropped a 47-29 decision and saw their season record…
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Lady Vikings suffer 52-34 loss to Calvin Christian
The Lady Vikings dropped a 52-34 decision Tuesday evening to perennial O-K Silver Conference power Grandvilla Calvin Christian. The Vikings boys' squad fared no better, losing 82-57 and seeing its…
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Clipper boys’, girls’ bowling teams capture 1st victories
James Blackburn in action at the Rock 'n Bowl. The Martin girls' and boys' bowling teams the new year 2022 portion of their schedule scoring their first dual match victories…
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Edward Lipski’s funeral to include military honors
Michael "Sarge" Edward Lipski, 69, of Shelbyville, died early Wednesday Jan. 5. Michael was born October 2, 1952 in Grand Rapids, to Edward and Louise Lipski. He was a graduate…
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Service will be Friday in Otsego for Allen Dennis
Allen R. Dennis, 69, of Wayland, died Friday, Jan. 7, at his home. Allen was born Jan. 12, 1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Lee Roy and Helen (Berger)…
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Service Friday in Byron Center for David Eaton
David Eugene Eaton died Sunday, Jan. 9. He was 84. David was born in Kalamazoo to Kenneth and “June” Eaton on July 27, 1937, and graduated from State High School…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers still unbeaten in dual matches
Wayland girls remained undefeated in O-K Gold Conference bowling dual matches and for the season Monday by beating Cedar Springs 23-7. The boys' squad started fast, but then burned out…