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The Subterranean: ‘Star Wars’ space opera has nostalgia
A Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi **** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...…
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No one seriously hurt in Hopkins semi-milk tanker crash
A red semi-tractor trailer for Putter's Trucking LLC of Hopkins was involved in a traffic collision with a milk tanker just north of Hopkins Tuesday morning. The company indicated that…
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Pine Street 5th-graders to play instruments they made
Pine Street Elementary fifth-graders are making music with instruments they crafted in class. Students created them as part of their science of sound unit and will be playing them in…
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Guest column: The false narrative about DACA issue
by Jeff Smith, Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy On Friday, young immigrants, who have been the beneficiaries of the DACA ("Dreamers") program, held a rally/action in downtown Grand Rapids.…
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Sydney Urben, Lady ‘Cats continue to be high rollers
Wayland senior bowling ace Sydney Urben continues to add to her legend locally in the sport, as she and her teammates cruised to another O-K Gold/Green dual match victory Monday.…
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Wildcat rollers gain sweet revenge on Wyoming, 21-9
"Redemption is super sweet!" exclaimed Wayland boys' varsity bowling coach Sherry Miklusicak Monday after her group defeated Wyoming 21-9 in an O-K Gold/Green Conference dual match. "For the second time…
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Let’s not forget an interim manager who did a terrific job
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Before he rides off into the sunset, many of us should take a little…
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Funeral will be Saturday for Leonardo Pintarelli, 36
Wayland native and Martin High School graduate Leonardo Pintarelli of Otsego died Friday, Jan. 19. He was 36. Pintarelli was born to John and Sharon Pintarelli of Wayland in 1981…
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Truth is best way to handle privacy vs. public issues
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced: story. It is an editorial by the editor. My biggest beef with corporations and their CEOs for a long time in my…
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Wayland schools seek 2018 Hall of Fame nominees
The Wayland Union school district is seeking nominees for this year's Hall of Fame accolades. Candidates for consideration should be sent with the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…