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Retired brick mason Gary Van Vuren, 77, dies
Gary John Van Vuren, age 77 of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, at home. Born in 1947 to John and Eva Van Vuren, Gary graduated from Chicago Christian High School…
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Wildcats 4-3 going into O-K Gold hoops action
The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team will take a 4-3 overall record into O-K Gold Conference action Jan. 3 after a 59-50 victory Monday night against guest Kelloggsville. The Wildcats…
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Services set for Friday for Jim Hunderman, 61
James “Jim” August Hunderman, age 61, died Saturday, Dec. 28. Jim loved being outdoors, from riding his Harley, hunting or snowmobiling, he rarely sat still. He worked as a concrete…
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Extension Homemakers of ’76 offer carrot cake
This recipe comes from A Taste of America cookbook compiled by the Extension Homemakers of Allegan County 1976. It’s true that carrots are the star of the show, but the…
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Martin area teen found dead in fire Monday
A 17-year-old girl was found dead by authorities who responded to a house fire early Monday morning in Orangeville Township east of Martin. Barry County Sheriff’s authorities said they found…
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King & I: A meditation on the end of year, holidays
by Phyllis McCrossin This is my last missive for 2024. My, how time flies. For me, the holiday season is over. Some contend the season ends with the New Year,…
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Hopkins ends 6-game skid with GR Prep win
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team defeated Grand River Prep 65-52 in an unusual Friday night non-league contest in between Christmas and New Year's. The victory lifted the Vikings' overall…
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Martin wrestling team now 11-0 in dual meets
The Martin High School wrestling team Friday finished unbeaten in four matches at the Jim Wade Tournament in Climax-Scotts to push its dual meet wrestling record to 11-0. Martin 63,…
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Memorial service slated for Connie VanBonn, 73
Constance Jean Van Bonn (Allard), wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, died Thursday, Dec. 26, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 73. Born in Detroit Aug. 8,…
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Haven Baker best female bowler at tourney in GR
Wayland High School senior Haven Baker earned top honors Friday as top female bowler in the Allegan/South-Haven Tournament at Spectrum Lanes in Grand Rapids, She finished near the top of…