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A friendship is renewed, strengthened in Covid era
by Denise Dykstra This past week it was one of my dear friend’s birthday. We have been planning to celebrate together since about August when I had realized our football…
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Hopkins grad Zach Harig to leave Fox 17 for GL Casino
Hopkins High School graduate Zach Harig has decided to leave FOX-17 and the TV industry to take a job as community relations and public relations coordinator for the Gun Lake…
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Robert Romeo, 74, wants those attending funeral to wear baseball hats
Robert Vincent Romeo, age 74 of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 15. He was the son of Amelia and Vincent Romeo, born and raised in Baltimore, Md. Robert had a profound…
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Is the Covid-19 virus really receding in these parts?
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston attended Monday night's City Council meeting remotely because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Councilman Joe Kramer Monday night cautioned his colleagues that despite recent…
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City approves police officer Riemersma’s extra training
After playing a major role in solving two crimes via the Internet, Wayland Police Officer Mark Riemersma has been given the green light to undergo training for a special task…
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No services planned for Air Force veteran Robert Howe
Robert Nathan Howe of Dorr died Sunday, Oct. 10, at the age of 74. He was born in Grand Rapids on April 20, 1937. He joined the United States Air…
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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…