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Wayland makes ‘Pillows for heroes’ a viral campaign
by Denise Dykstra My cousin Abby is a strong, confident, powerful woman with one of the biggest hearts. She loves fiercely and she protects fiercely. She is, and I mean…
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Bob Wright’s private family ceremony will be Thursday
Robert “Bob” Charles Wright, age 65, died Sunday March 20, at his home. He was born July 3, 1956, in Allegan, the son of Thomas Roxbury. His siblings were Robin…
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City fields a proposal for a community teen center
Perhaps it’s been tried and failed many times in the past, but a Wayland woman presented a proposal to establish some kind of a community center so local teens have…
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WHS Robotics team makes it to semis in Muskegon
The Wayland Union High School Robotics Team #6090 made it to the semi-final round this past weekend at the FIRST Robotics Competition at the Muskegon district tournament.
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Former Navy Seabee Edward Jim Sawicki dies
Edward (Jim) Sawicki of Moline died Thursday, March 17. He was 85. Jim was born in 1937 in Mancelona to Edward and Martha Sawicki. He graduated from Wyoming Park High…
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Whether Cherries in the Cloud or in Snow, it’s good
Depending on the time of the year, Grandma would call this favorite dessert either "Cherries in the Cloud" around Easter when we had warmer weather or Cherries in the Snow…
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Two Lady Clippers named to all-SAC hoops squad
Martin senior Gracie Shettler and sophomore Makala Goddard both were named to the first unit of the Southwest Athletic Conference all-star squad for the Lakeshore Disvision. Senior Madison Bogdan also…
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The cycle of local history includes ‘rinse and repeat’
To the editor: David Britten Here’s the cycle of local history I run into all the time: 1. Something new comes to an area and it’s a big hit. 2.…
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Travis Masselink’s award as firefighter on back order
Travis Masselink was selected as Firefighter of the Year for the 32-member Leighton Township Fire Department, which held its annual banquet and fun night earlier this month. The paper he's…
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Service will be Thursday for Bernard Baker, 88
Bernard Baker, age 88, died Friday, March 18, just 12 days shy of his 89th birthday. Bernard loved his family and passed on his work ethic and valuable life lessons.…