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Our rigged election system promotes apathy, preserves status quo
In the wake of the special election Nov. 3, the unpleasantness of low voter turnout reared its ugly head again. I’d be rich if I had a dollar for every…
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Army Bob: Selective enforcement and reaping what we sow
We reap what we sow. Elkhart County Indiana Sheriff Brad Rodgers recently said that if the federal government passes additional gun laws requiring weapons registration, he would simply ignore them.…
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‘Cat volleyball squad comes close again, but loses in district finals
It was close, but no cigar for the second straight time Thursday night when the Wayland High School volleyball team lost to Grand Rapids South Christian. This time it hurt…
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Yankee Springs Twp. wants to join Wayland Ambulance Service
Not only is Yankee Springs Township seeking fire service from the Wayland Fire Department, it also is asking to join the municipalities served by Wayland Area Emergency Services. In both…
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Former Wayland Councilman Ron Kobish has another new job
Former Wayland City Councilman Ron Kobish already has another new job after he left town. Kobish on Facebook today posted an item that he and wife Kim soon will move…
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Wildcat volleyball team to meet South Christian in district finals
The Wayland varsity volleyball team Wednesday night won its Class B district semifinal match against host Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Wildcats will play O-K Gold Conference champion Grand Rapids South…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 190
25 Years Ago — Nov. 7, 1990 Allegan County was said to have had a “respectable” turnout of 48 percent in the general election Tuesday. The county voted in favor…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners to visit next folk gathering Nov. 7
The next local folk gathering will feature "Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners” playing in the tradition of 3 Chords and the Truth, bringing traditional country, bluegrass and Americana; songs…
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All 4 Wayland City Council candidates win without opposition
Four candidates running unopposed didn't have any surprises in Tuesday's election for Wayland City Council. All four are incumbents and they were running unopposed. Councilwoman Lisa Banas was the top…
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Mary Whiteford elected to succeed Cindy Gamrat in 80th District
Indications are that Mary Whiteford of South Haven has won the special Republican Party primary election for the 80th District legislative seat in Lansing. Whiteford, who in the August 2014…