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Bad local goverment practice rears its ugly head again
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. If there is such a thing as a contest among local government units for…
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City Council tables proposed hunting, chicken ordinances
The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450…
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Wildcat boys score 1st bowling win, 25-5 over Zeeland
The Wayland boys' bowling team captured its first dual match victory of the season in style with a 25-5 verdict over Zeeland. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats avenged a loss to…
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Phyllis Stein’s visitation is Friday at Fine Arts Center
Phyllis Ann (Weber) Stein, age 84 of Wayland, died Saturday, Dec. 16. Phyllis was a devoted Catholic, an avid quilter, a beautiful letter and card writer, an avid reader and…
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Twelve WMS students to sing in state honors choir
Twelve Wayland Middle School Students have been accepted into the MSVMA State Honors Choir. They will perform at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25. Students are…
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Wheeler Library Festival of Trees graces local holiday
by Austin Marsman With the holiday season in full swing, Martin’s JC Wheeler Library is again offering its Festival of Trees. Decorated by local businesses, organizations and individuals, each tree has…
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Coloma outscores Lady Clippers in nonleague game
by Austin Marsman The Martin girls' basketball team Friday lost a 53-45 decision to Coloma. The score remained close until the fourth quarter in the non-league SAC contest when the Comets unleashed…
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Coloma sharpshooter leads Clippers’ defeat, 74-51
by Austin Marsman Martin’s Boys hoops team absorbed their third loss of the season, 74 to 51, Friday against Coloma. It began as a promising first half and appeared the…
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Vikings boys runners-up at Cedar bowling tournament
Hopkins boys bowling team took second place Saturday in the Cedar Springs Invitational at Westgate Bowling Center. After two individual games and six Baker games, the Vikings qualified sixth out…
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Funeral arrangements pending for Phyllis Stein
Phyllis Stein, matriarch of one of the most well-known and respected families in Wayland and Hopkins, died Saturday night. Word was spread Sunday morning at the St. Therese Parish, where…