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Yes It Is, It’s True: I don’t often quote coaches or players

Long ago, but not far away, I first started to get an inkling that the most overrated aspect of sports writing and sports broadcasting was quotes from coaches or players.…
Posted by Editor February 6, 2016
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Wildcats win ‘Showcase’ opener over Stevensville Lakeshore

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team claimed its 12th victory in 13 starts this season with a special non-conference 57-42 victory Saturday afternoon over Stevensville Lakeshore. The Wildcats, ranked No.…
Posted by Editor February 6, 2016
Hopkins takes 2nd straight boys’ basketball victory, 63-49
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Hopkins takes 2nd straight boys’ basketball victory, 63-49

A strong first quarter performance propelled the Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team to its second straight victory Friday night, 63-49 over Wyoming Lee. The triumph left the Vikings with an…
Posted by Editor February 6, 2016
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Service will be Feb. 20 for Wayland native Edna Bush, 84

Edna Faye Bush of Caledonia died Wednesday, Feb. 3, after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Wayland, she was 84. She was born Feb. 28, 1931, to John…
Posted by Editor February 6, 2016
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Lady Wildcats overcome sluggish offensive effort, TK, 48-31

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team was about as sluggish offensively as it’s been all season, except perhaps against Byron Center, but still overpowered host Middleville Friday night, 48-31. The…
Posted by Editor February 5, 2016
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Wildcats avoid ‘deja vu’ experience at TK and win 48-36

For too long, it looked like déjà vu all over again. For too long it was uncomfortably reminiscent of last year’s biggest hoops O-K Gold Conference upset when Middleville Thornapple…
Posted by Editor February 5, 2016
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Wildcat boys hit a bad patch with 2 losses on the bowling lanes

The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team hit a bad patch Wednesday and Thursday in suffering two league losses. The Wildcats lost 18-12 Wednesday to Grand Rapids Catholic Central and 19-11…
Posted by Editor February 5, 2016
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Recycling director asks Watson Township to join program

Though Watson Township does not take part in the Allegan County recycling program, Resource Recovery Director Ben Williams rolled out the welcome mat Thursday night at the Township Board meeting.…
Posted by Editor February 4, 2016
Army Bob: Don’t bet the farm on prosecuting Mrs. Clinton
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Army Bob: Don’t bet the farm on prosecuting Mrs. Clinton

Let’s say for argument sake the FBI has come to the point where it finds sufficient evidence exists to refer its investigation on former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to…
Posted by Editor February 4, 2016
Posted inObituaries

Graveside service for Roger Benit will be Friday, Feb. 12

Roger Lee Benit, age 79, of Dorr, died Wednesday, Feb. 3. Roger served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Motors. Roger is survived by his son Scott Benit;…
Posted by Editor February 4, 2016

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