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‘Bowling Alone’ eventually will kill downtown Wayland
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. When it was announced earlier this month that Teryl Shields has been selected as…
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Martin Schools changing opening date to Sept. 8
The Martin Public School system has announced that its opening day has been moved back to Tuesday, Sept. 8, for a full day. Martin was scheduled to open Monday, Aug.…
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Dorr Parks Commission members shortage continues
There’s a good chance that four of the five members of the Dorr Township Parks Commission will have to be appointed after the Nov. 3 general election. Under current rules,…
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Army Bob: The history of U.S. slavery is complicated
by Robert M. Traxler In the age of the cancel culture, I pen this column with a good bit of trepidation. Any facts stated in this piece could be attacked,…
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Dem challenger wants 5 debates vs. Rep. Whiteford
Erik Almquist, Democratic challenger to Republican State Rep. Mary Whiteford is calling for a series of debates across the 80th District ahead of the November general election. Whiteford, of South…
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Kiwanis donates supplies to help kids back to school
Because of Covid-19 restrictions, the Wayland Kiwanis Club this year has been unable to have its annual Easter Egg Hunt and Back To School Party. However, Kiwanis members still wanted…
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Martin Lions Club presents Cheryl Mohr with award
Cheryl Mohr was honored by the Martin Lions Club Wednesday night with the Melvin Jones award for her work helping kids in the local community through the #WeekendBlessings program. The program provides…
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Wildcat netters pull out a 4-4 tie against Plainwell
The Wayland boys' varsity tennis team pulled out a 4-4 tie Wednesday afternoon at Plainwell in a non-league match. The Wildcats captured victories at No. 4 singles and second, third…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 30, 1995 Barry Brower, a 1963 Wayland High School graduate and…
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Wildcat Invitational cross-country meet postponed
Prospects for 90-degree temperatures and a heat index of even higher heat index have resulted in the postponement of the Wildcat Invitational cross-country meet Wednesday afternoon. No rescheduled date has…