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Army Bob: Where is the media on Mr. Obama’s war?
by Robert M. Traxler Just where the heck are our friends in the media carping and harping on our invasion by land and air of Syria? When President Bush sent…
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Blaine Koops new executive director of state sheriffs’ association
Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops, who is retiring at the end of the year, has been chosen as executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Koops, who is completing 12…
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Clipper gridders lose season opener 12-8 to Fennville
The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville. The Clippers didn't score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a…
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Wildcats enjoy biggest season opener blowout in 42 years
It’s been 42 years since the Wayland varsity football team has had this much fun on opening night. The Wildcats’ debut on their home turf Thursday night was a smashing…
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Lady Wildcat harriers make it 2-for-2 in invitational titles
The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team made it two in a row for the young season Thursday by taking the top spot at the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational. The Lady Wildcats…
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Former Wayland Motor Sales dealership apparently reopened
Word on the street is that Wayland Motor Sales, which was shuttered last month by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, has reopened under new ownership. Woody Woodcox, who was…
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Viking soccer team evens record at 1-1 with 8-0 win
The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team evened its record at 1-1 overall Wednesday with a convincing 8-0 victory over nonleague opponent Gobles. The win came after a season-opening 1-0 loss…
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Lady Vikings take Silver Bracket title in tournament
After suffering two defeats in pool play Wednesday, the Hopkins varsity volleyball team rebounded to take the championship in the Silver Division of the Delton Kellogg tournament. Hopkins started the…
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Lady Wildcat standout Leigha Morse to attend Aquinas College
So which will it be? Volleyball or softball? Wayland High School standout Leigha Morse has announced she intends to attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids after she is no longer…
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Wildcat boys lose 4-1 nonleague soccer game at Otsego
The Wayland High School boys' soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to Otsego Wednesday evening to bring its overall season record to 0-3. The Wildcats' Chuck Wroblewski found the back…