Month: October 2023

Columns

Army Bob: War is a dirty business that takes time

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by Robert M. Traxler The war in Israel is waging and our media is wall to wall with talking heads who fancy themselves experts, telling the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) what to do and how to do it. The media is full of veterans of the Israeli military going en...
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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

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The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to replace the old 2012 Chevy Tahoe.Tailored Closet of Wixom for $33,000 to replace old worn out and chipped flooring at...
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Martin frosh ace captures 1st cross-country victory

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Martin High School's cross-country team braved a rainy day and muddy course in Bloomingdale Saturday. If Martin would have field a full team of five runners, it could have had a chance to win the contest. Freshman Veyda Conley, who owns the school record for a five-kilometer race, scored her...
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Viking golf team, 2 girls win academic All-State

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The Hopkins varsity girls' golf team for earned All-State Academic honors from the MIGCA for the fall 2023 season. Vikings Katie Taylor (left) and Cayla Szubinski also earned individual Academic All-State honors.
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Community Notices

Traffic crash closes M-179 in Yankee Springs Twp.

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Area motorists are warned about a road closure this morning on eastbound and westbound M-179 (129th Avenue) at Patterson Road. Yankee Springs Township firefighters have reported the closure is the result of a traffic crash. Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire personnel on scene of the semi-truck rollover said the...
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Local vet recommends rabies vaccines for pets

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It was widely reported last week that a bat in Allegan County tested positive for rabies, and Pickle Street Veterinary Service in Monterey Township recommends vaccinating pets for the disease. “We were recently notified that there was a bat that tested positive for rabies in Allegan County last week,” a...
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Corn bake casserole good Mexican for Taco Tuesday

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An easy to make Mexican inspired dish that's perfect for taco Tuesdays! Once you try the combination of the spices used in this recipe, you won’t want to buy the taco spice packets any more. Enjoy! Preheat oven to 400 degrees Ingredients: 2 packages jiffy corn muffin mix 1 to...
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Hopkins equestrian team is 3rd in state competition

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The Hopkins High School equestrian team captured third place in its division in the state championship four-day competition at the Midland County Fairgrounds Oct. 12-15. The Vikings earned the right to compete at state by taking the reserve championship. at regionals earlier this month in Berrien Springs.
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Editorial

Guest editorial: School bus driver shortage explained?

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EDITOR’S NOTE: I noticed this today on Facebook, and I choose to share it with readers, particularly those who work for schools. So many these days bemoan the shortage of bus divers, substitute teachers and even teachers. Perhaps this anonymous letter can shed some light on the problem: As a...
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Yes It’s True: Search for quotes makes media lame

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“Too many people with smooth on their tongues, filling their pockets with ‘I promise yous.” — An old Marathon gasoline radio ad, “…it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” — William Shakespeare, from “Macbeth.” “All hat and no cattle” an observation commonly used...
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