Month: September 2023

Articles

Wayland schools may offer Internet services on buses

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The Wayland Union School District may offer wi-fi Internet access on its bus fleet this academic year. The Board of Education Monday considered a proposal to pay $75,555, all of which will be reimbursed by a grant for this year only, and an annual stipend of $9,053 for the service....
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Customers are absorbing costs more than businesses

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“The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul “When companies don’t pay workers a living wage, taxpayers pick up the tab.” — Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Businesses...
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Recipe saves time on New England baked bean stew

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by Kathy Hamman Miller This stove top version of a family favorite, is a tasty dish that would normally take a while to get done in the oven, but with this time saver recipe, it can be on your table in half an hour. Ingredients: 1 small onion chopped Olive...
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Clippers win Zion Christian volleyball tourney crown

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The Martin varsity volleyball team captured irst place at the Zion Christian tournament in Byron Center. The Lady Clippers played six games and didn't lose a single set. Martin started its championship run by beating Wyoming Godwin Heights 25-18 and 25-10; then won 25-17 & 25-17 Against Bangor; 25-11 &...
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Third annual Wayland Balloonfest is a hit again

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The third annual Wayland Balloonfest was blessed with terrific weather, good crowds of people, local musical talent, an authentic old-time baseball game, and, of course, plenty of balloons. The festivities took place at Calkins Field, also known as Wayland Airport just north of the city limits on Division Avenue in...
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Funeral will be Monday for Stanley Laskowski of Dorr

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Stanley Leon Laskowski, 74, of Dorr,died Wednesday, Sept. 6, at his home.  Born Jan. 1, 1949, in Grand Rapids, he was the son of the late Leo D. and Ethel Marie (Sweezy) Laskowski and was the husband of the late Theresa Irene (Keenan) Laskowski.  Stanley had been a farmer throughout...
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Wayland, Hopkins suffer lopsided gridiron defeats

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It was not a good night on the gridiron for Wayland and Hopkins, both of whom were defeated handily in road contests. It wasn't even a good night for defending state champion Martin, which lost by a two-point conversion, 14-12, to Bridgman, a team it lost to last year by...
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Gun Lake Casino employee admits to thefts of cash from clogged machines

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Jordan Lewis Cook, a Gun Lake Casino employee responsible for unclogging cash out machines, has admitted to charges he stole more than $84,5000 over 14 months. Cook acknowledged the thefts in a written plea agreement that was accepted Friday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Ray Kent in Grand Rapids. The charge,...
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WHS cross alumn wins scholarship to run at SMC

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Wayland High School alum Emily Tuinstra has signed a letter of intent and received a scholarship to join the Southwestern Michigan College Road Runners. SMC coach Zac Sartori said, “I had the good fortune of meeting Emily at one of our open house events this past spring. She showed interest...
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Wayland Twp. crash leads to Aero Med response

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Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire Departments were dispatched Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle accident in the 200 block of Hayes Road in Wayland Township. Wayland Fire Chief Jim Stoddard said, "First arriving personnel on scene immediately requested AeroMed to be put on standby and later activated to fly...
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