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Wayland Concerts in the Park ’23 lineup determined
The annual “Concerts in the Park” series will be held on four consecutive Friday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Aug. 4. The series of free concerts, sponsored by…
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Compensation Commission resurrected by City Council
The Wayland City Council Monday night followed through on former Mayor Burrell Stein’s suggestion late last year that the local Officers’ Compensation Commission be resurrected. Stein told council members last…
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Both Martin and Wayland girls draw byes in districts
The season hasn’t been completed until the end of this week, but MHSAA girls’ district basketball pairings have been announced. The districts will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Feb.…
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School officials insist bond is for more than just a pool
This month’s edition of the Wayland Union Schools newsletter, "The Green & White," includes a brief description of plans other than building a new swim pool with the $49.7 million…
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Delicious homemade salsa can be a healthy side dish
by Kathy Hamman Miller A super easy to make delicious homemade salsa with the healthiest of ingredients is what’s on the menu today. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon…
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Hopkins boys capture O-K Silver bowling crown
The Hopkins High School boys' vasrsity bowling team captured the O-K Silver Conference championship at the league tournament Saturday at Westgate Bowl, Comstock Park.
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Boys’ district basketball tourney set for March 6-10
The Michigan High School Athletic Association post-season basketball tournament will get under way with district tournament a week after the girls’ competition. The contests will be held Monday, Wednesday and…
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Gun Lake Winterfest ends; ‘Idol’ winners announced
The annual Gun Lake Winterfest celebration Saturday was blessed with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the 40s, prompting one observer to say it made the outdoor a fun place…
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Yes It’s True: I mixed up a legend with a storyteller
Throughout my career in community journalism, I have often prided myself on my memory, but some recent revelations have provided a serious challenge. I remember writing a feature story for…
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Martin girls capture SAC Central Division hoops title
The Martin girls’ varsity basketball squad Friday night clinched the Southwest Athletic Conference championship in the Central Division by registering a 52-46 triumph over visiting Galesburg-Augusta. The Clipper ladies had…