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Memorial service May 2 for Marion Ballard
Marion Ann Ballard, age 92, died Saturday, April 26, at the Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Marion cherished her faith in Jesus and serving her Lord. She also deeply…
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WHS grad a legislative staffer in Mich. Senate
Dahlia Terry, eldest daughter of Jesse and Patricia Terry of Wayland, has been selected to work as a member of the legislative staff for the Michigan Senate. A graduate of…
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Veyda Conley breaks another Martin record
Martin sophomore distance running star Veyda Conley Friday broke the school record in the 1600-meter run during the Kent City Invitational. The Martin track team competed with 19 teams. Conley…
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WHS vows to make Color Run annual event
The Wayland High School Student Council held its annual Color Run Saturday, April 26. A spokesperson for the event declared, "We’re already looking forward to next year!"
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My grandma called sloppy joe ‘lippy lappy’
by Kathy Hamman Miller The exact origins of the sloppy joe are debatable, however, I feel we can all agree our own grandma’s recipe was always the best. “Lippy Lappy”…
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King & I: Spring arrival also brings us hope
by Phyllis McCrossin It's Saturday. And it's cold. But there is the promise of spring in the air. I can look out the window and see a green haze in…
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Service is April 30 for Connie Hoskinson, 70
Constance L. Hoskinson, affectionately known as Connie, died peacefully at her home in Shelbyville April 24 at the age of 70. Born on April 16, 1955, in Cadillac, she was…
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Don’t be fooled by latest ballot proposal
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Well there you go again.” — Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter in the 1980…
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Wildcat softball team goes 2 for 3 in tourney
While the Wayland varsity was competing in Holland, the Wildcat jayvees were busy capturing the first-place trophy in the Otsego Invitational Saturday. Coach is Coralie Ritz Miller (standing far left).…
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Wayland Farmers Market season opens
The Wayland Farmers Market opened for the 2025 season Saturday morning to cool, but pleasant weather. Market Manager Angeline Latondress said the booths will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from…