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Ranger Rick: Parents, not kids continue the rotting
When you get older, I think it is natural to think back from where you came from, where you in life's journey happened to make a turn or had an…
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Martin school officials avoid potentially serious situation
The Allegan County Sheriff's Department this morning reported it "responded to a report of a possible threat at Martin Public Schools. This threat was taken seriously by both the school…
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Lady Wildcats lose to 3 Division 1 softball opponents
The Wayland varsity softball lost three games Saturday to Division 1 opponents at the Gull Lake Invitational, evening its overall season record at 7-7. The Lady Wildcats were edged 9-8…
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Two coaches suggest dean of students be hired at WHS
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening was asked to hire a dean of students and free up the athletic director from handling freshman student discipline issues. Head varsity football…
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Wayland schools grappling with bus driver shortage issue
The Wayland Union school district is looking for a few good bus drivers. Perhaps more than a few. Like many other school systems, Wayland has seen a decline in the…
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Dignitaries join grand opening of training center in Wayland
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (speaking at podium) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (far right) were among those who attended the grand opening of the Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center on Reno…
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Softball game benefits family of the late Ryan Morse
A benefit softball game for the family of the late Ryan Morse was held last weekend. "It has been so amazing to see everyone pull together and be supportive in…
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Fast food SUV driver gets 11 months in jail in fatal crash
Amber Collige, the driver of a fast food delivery vehicle that struck and killed a 5-year-old boy last July was sentenced in Allegan County Circuit Court to 11 months in…
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Our 2-party system is part of the problem, not the solution
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s not unusual for me to be disappointed in something I saw or heard…
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One Small Voice: Don’t fall for anti-vax measles propaganda
by Lynn Mandaville A little girl comes home from school not feeling so well. Her mom puts her to bed and checks her temperature. It’s a little high, so mom…