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Firefighters limit Wayland Livestock Auction damage

The Livestock Auction House just north of the Wayland city limits caught fire this morning, but quick action by the Wayland and Leighton Fire Departments confined the damage to the…
Posted by Editor August 6, 2019
Posted inColumns

Yes, It’s True: Jeff Salisbury’s legacy is love, respect, integrity

…And the best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep." — Kenny Rogers, “The Gambler” "The greatest thing you will ever learn, is to love and…
Posted by Editor August 5, 2019
Posted inArticles

City of Wayland residents facing water rate increases

Water use rates in the City of Wayland will be increased if the City Council Aug. 19 agrees to adopt an ordinance. The council had a public hearing Monday night…
Posted by Editor August 5, 2019
Posted inObituaries

Jeff Salisbury’s visitation, celebration of life set Thursday

Visitation and celebration of life for Jeff Salisbury apparently has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center, 870 East Superior St. Salisbury,…
Posted by Editor August 5, 2019
Basura: A tribute to the quiet heroes who are blood donors
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Basura: A tribute to the quiet heroes who are blood donors

“B-Negative.  Are you talking about my attitude, or my blood type?” — A wounded Marine, 1967 It has been interesting to me to see the news coverage of people standing in…
Posted by Editor August 5, 2019
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Wayland Union Schools launch ‘Parent University’ program

Wayland Union Schools is launching a new parent education program, "Parent University," this fall as part of the district’s strategic plan, The district last November held a public meeting to…
Posted by Editor August 5, 2019
Posted inObituaries

Community activist, teacher, coach Jeff Salisbury dies at 70

Longtime Wayland High School teacher, coach and community activist Jeff Salisbury died at his home in his sleep early Sunday. He was 70. His son, Mike, posted this evening on…
Posted by Editor August 4, 2019
Posted inColumns

Yes It’s True: I say we must regulate, but not outlaw guns

“How many deaths will it take ‘til he knows that too many people have died?” — Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” I’m the kind of guy who believes the…
Posted by Editor August 4, 2019
One Small Voice: Better to act on than react to gun violence
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One Small Voice: Better to act on than react to gun violence

When I walked into the house Saturday morning after a routine trip to Wal-Mart, it was just before 11 a.m. AZ time. I turned on the old laptop to check…
Posted by Editor August 4, 2019
Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase
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Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase

A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…
Posted by Editor August 4, 2019

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