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Watson Township Board should heed Sir Edmund Burke
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” — Sir Edmund Burke This famous quote applies to members of the Watson Township…
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Martin has defeated 2 opponents 91-0 on its home field
by Austin Marsman Martin thus far this season has found its home football field to its liking. The Clippers have outscored their opponents there 91-0 in two ballgames. Martin put in…
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Hopkins gridders lose another close one, 21-20 at Belding
Hopkins lost yet another football game by seven points or less Friday night, this time 21-20 at Belding in its O-K Silver Conference opener. The Vikings last year had no…
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Service is Monday for Mildred Lettinga, 84, of Wayland
Mildred Mildred Irene (Cutler) Lettinga, of Wayland, died at her home Thursday, Sept. 7, following several months of ill health. She was 84. Mrs. Lettinga was born Dec. 2, 1932, the…
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Wildcats almost give away O-K Gold debut, but beat TK
It almost seemed as though Wayland was trying to give away a football game Friday night. It was a good thing guest Middleville Thornapple Kellogg would have no part of…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s permissible if it’s ‘a business decision’
"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…
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Wayland school summer program serves 10,000 meals
Wayland Union Schools served 10,000 meals this summer. The district offered free lunches to kids ages 18 and under in a variety of locations, as well as breakfast during summer…
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Cars2Go used car building comes a-tumbling down
As promised, the walls of the old Herb Chevrolet dealership building on West Superior Street came a tumbling down after about 45 years at the site at the corner of…
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Basura: Trump defense is he’s not a polished politician?
“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…
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Lady Vikings sweep Godwin in O-K Silver opener
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team opened its O-K Silver Conference season Thursday evening with a three-set sweep over Wyoming Godwin Heights, 25-15, 25-13 and 25-15. "The team was very balanced…