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We can’t stop bullying by worshipping at altar of violence
ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. "A bowl a day keeps the bullies away." — TV advertisement in the 1970s…
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Democracy Tree: Let’s put an end to gerrymandering
by Amy Kerr Hardin “For the party in control of the map-making, the main objective is to herd the opposing party’s voters into the fewest legislative districts possible while spreading…
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Wrong-way crash victim was WHS grad Jon Yarrington
The victim of a wrong-way driver in a traffic crash Thursday evening on U.S.-131 just south of 28th Street was a Wayland High School graduate. Authorities said Jonathon Miles Yarrington,…
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Army Bob’s prostate cancer treatments are under way
The journey through the advanced prostate cancer diagnosis has taken us to one more physician, Dr. Julie Forstner at the Metro Cancer Center. She did an exam and asked dozens…
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Sydney Urben qualifies again for state, but ‘Cats don’t
Wayland High School bowling ace Sydney Urben will make her third trip to the state Division 2 bowling tournament Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, at the Canton Super…
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Lady Vikings going to state, boys’ bowlers just miss
The Hopkins High School boys' bowling team just missed trip to the Division 3 state finals Saturday by placing fourth at regionals. The girls' team, however, finished among the top…
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Local school district start dates same for at least 2 years
A significant number of local parents have been inquiring about a possible change in the date for schools to start because some districts have reported they will start before Labor…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Avery Hudson broke Ron Kidney’s record
"History is bunk." — Henry Ford This I know is true: Wayland High School senior point guard Avery Hudson broke the individual single game school scoring record Friday night with…
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Robert Tanner named Wayland’s Citizen of the Year
Robert Tanner (center) was presented with the 15th annual Marie Hall Citizen of the Year award Friday night at the City of Wayland Appreciation Dinner. Tanner, a longtime community volunteer…
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Martin loses bid for SAC division co-title in overtime
Martin's bid for a second straight Southwest Athletic Conference divisional title fell short Friday night, 61-56, in an overtime showdown against Bloomingdale. The ballgame was close almost throughout the evening.…