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Watson to use ARPA funds for tech improvements
The Watson Township Board spent much of its time Thursday evening answering the call of progress with technology. And much of it will be paid for by federal American Rescue…
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We must respect each other in battles on the gridiron
We have sons in football at Hopkins and we played the third game Thursday night against Belding. It was a tough match between the JV teams and they both played…
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Wildcat boys’ harriers take 5th at Delton Invitational
The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team checked in fifth in the 12-team Delton Invitational Thursday at the Gilmore Car Museum. The Wayland girls were unable to field a full team…
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Lady Vikings beat Silver foe Godwin in straight sets
Kate Cleypool The Hopkins volleyball team remained unbeaten for the season thus far with a a straight sets verdict over O-K Silver opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights Thursday evening. The Lady…
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Bird photog spots Marbled Godwit at Martin area lake
Shelly Sulser, editor of the Battle Creek Shopper News and bird photographer extraordinaire, posted this on Facebook today: “Area birds are all abuzz about this Marbled Godwit that seems in…
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South Main Street paving to begin again Friday , Sept. 8
Paving is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, starting at 133rd Avenue and South Main Street. City officials ask local residents and motorists to avoid this intersection…
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Wildflower Grace to close doors at end of September
The Wildflower Grace artisan market and boutique on South Main Street will close its doors at the end of the month. A spokesperson for the business posted on Facebook, “We…
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Army Bob: President Biden physically not up to the job
by Robert M. Traxler If President Joe Biden is elected odds dictate that he will pass away because of age related ailments, a 60% chance he will sadly not live…
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Wildcat boys 6th, girls 8th in 1st O-K Gold cross meet
It wasn’t a particularly good start for Wayland at the first O-K Gold Conference Conference jamboree at Riverside Park Wednesday. The Wildcat boys checked in sixth and the depleted ranks…
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Yes It’s True: Debates are just tedious political theater
"Go and hear the candidates debate." — Simon & Garfunkel, "Mrs. Robinson," 1968. I got some bad news last week when I learned the “Now and Then” podcast with Profs.…