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Memorial service Oct. 30 for Chris Davis of Martin
Chris E. Davis died Sunday, Oct. 17, at his home in Martin. He was 50 years old. He was born Sept. 15, 1971, in Kalamazoo, the son of Russell and…
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Lady Clippers capture 1st at Bloomingdale Invitational
The Martin girls' cross country squad captured first place by two points over runner-up Centreville Saturday in the Bloomingdale Invitational. It was the second time this season the Lady Clippers…
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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in 1-vehicle crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Portage suffered life threatening injuries Saturday evening in crash near Martin near Marsh Road in Orangeville Township. Authorities said the motorcyclist was traveling east, lost control and…
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Annexation, 425 agreement issues may be for naught
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Though not as exciting and attention getting as an ax murder, the proposed extension…
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Former local man Robert Marquard dies at age 74
Robert W. Marquard, age 74, of Plainwell, formerly of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 1. He was born on May 30, 1947, in Wayland, to Walter and Olive (Baderow) Marquard. He…
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One Small Voice: Vandals ‘trump’ my free speech
by Lynn Mandaville A week ago something happened to my car. A violation of some sort. A violation for which I am at a loss for an accurate word to…
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Self-serve checkout lane opens at Harding’s Market
Harding's Market in Wayland finally took the progress plunge this month by installing a self-serve checkout lane, the likes of which are prominent in West Michigan groceries such as Meijer…
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Celebration of life for Pat Brendemihl is Wednesday
Patricia Lynn Brendemihl (Smith), age 69, died on Friday, Oct. 15. Pat was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, but she loved being a grandma most of all. She shared…
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Wildcats may be nearing futility, poor defense record
The Wayland varsity football team is closing in on a couple of milestones it probably doesn't want to accomplish. The Wildcats are very near yet another 0-9 campaign, which has…
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Vikings overcome obstacles to defeat Frankfort 38-18
Hopkins' non-league football contest Friday evening at Frankfort had all the ingredients for disaster. But the Vikings overcame the obstacles and recorded a 38-18 triumph nonetheless. Factors working against Hopkins:…