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WHS Theatriks plans 2 presentations this weekend
The Wayland High School Theatriks group is busy this week, planning a presentation of “Game of Tiaras” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at…
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WHS graduate, pharmacist Dennis Nickels dies at 75
Word has been received of the death of 1964 Wayland High School graduate Dennis Nickels, most recently from Spring Lake. Mr. Nickels graduated from Ferris State University and was a…
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Clippers’ grid semis foe is an undefeated powerhouse
The Martin High School football team will have its work cut out for it in this weekend’s semifinal round of the MHSAA eight-man football playoffs. The Clippers will travel to…
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Visitation planned Monday for Nancy Jensen, 86
Nancy Jensen, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 12. She is survived by her sons Michael and Steven. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Jensen. Visitation will be…
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Martin advances to final 4 with victory over Marcellus
Will no one stop these madcap Clippers? The Martin eight-man varsity football team continued its remarkable assault on the scoreboard and bruising defense in the post-season playoffs with a convincing…
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It’s even worse: County now has 13 deaths from Covid
The news about the Covid-19 virus continues to be grim, Allegan County, though spared the worst ravages until this month, reflects the trend. The Allegan County Health Department Friday, Nov.…
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Gathering Monday to honor the late Rod Meeuwsen, 55
Roderick "Rod" J. Meeuwsen age 55, of Gun Lake, died Thursday, Nov. 5. The husband of Denette Meeuwsen of 26 years, they were soul mates brought together by Joann, a…
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Life-long Watson man Bill Maher dies at age 88
William (Bill) L. Maher, 88, died Friday, Nov. 6. He was born Nov. 12, 1931, the third child of Will and Ann Maher of Watson. He was raised with his…
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Yes It’s True: Wayland school board may be cursed
I don’t anticipate President Donald Trump challenging voting results in Allegan County, so it behooves me to tell readers about a couple of unusual takeaways I’ve had since Nov. 3.…
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WHS volunteers help make clean water for Rwanda
Wayland Union High School students recently completed a service project for the 20 Liters organization, assembling water cartridges, used in water filtration systems, to be sent to Rwanda to…