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King & I: We leave Michigan and head south
by Phyllis McCrossin Sunday (Oct. 27) was our last day in Michigan for 2024. It's been an unusual summer. King had a health scare in June and the boys and…
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Bids for work on new pool to be opened Dec. 12
School board member Pet Zondervan points to part of the new pool artist's renderings while asking a question of Supt. Tim Reeves. Members of the Wayland Board of Education examined…
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The late Loretta Conway was a member of GR Symphonic Band
Loretta Conway, formerly of Gaines Township, died Friday, Oct. 2. Loretta was a pleasant and friendly person, the type that complete strangers would tell their life stories to or show…
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Vikings, Clippers open grid playoffs on the road Friday
Both Hopkins and Martin will play their post-season playoff openers Friday in enemy territory. Hopkins, which finished the regular season with a 6-3 record, will play at 7 p.m. Friday…
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Butternut Sweet Potato Soup is comfort food
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: One large Butternut squash sliced lengthwise, seeds removed Four medium sized whole sweet potatoes Two medium sized yellow onions Two cups chicken broth One teaspoon…
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So have we fearful folks somehow ruined Halloween?
I just can’t get over the unpleasant notion that we collectively as a society have ruined Halloween over the past 60 years. Like so many Baby Boomers my age, I…
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State Rep. races better described as ‘no contests’
Rachelle Smit The political contests in for state representative in northeast and middle of Allegan County are interesting, but, as usual, the challengers face daunting tasks. It’s been a long…
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Hopkins’ Jack Estelle qualifies for state meet
Jack Estelle Hopkins ace harrier Jack Estelle Saturday afternoon qualified for the state Division 2 cross-country meet Nov. 2 in Brooklyn by placing 12th individually in the regionals at Allendale.…
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Martin girls, 3 individuals qualify for C-C state meet
Dylan Pallett Wayland senior Dylan Pallett, Martin sophomore Veyda Conley and senior Alex Morin Saturday qualified for the state cross-country meet Nov. 2 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Pallett,…
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2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland
Josette Rose Billie Walters A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon at the newest business in Wayland, 2 Birds Counseling Services, located at 305 Pearl St. just across the street…