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One Small Voice: My own Nov. 11 Remembrance Day
by Lynn Mandaville Nov. 11 is a date that means a few different things to people. For most Americans it means honoring all the men and women, past and present,…
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Suspicious bus in Martin Twp. is a ‘misunderstanding’
by Austin Marsman Reports have flooded social media over the past month about an “unmarked” school bus traveling the Martin Public Schools bus routes. The bus was described to have no…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1992 Wayland and Holland are regarded as the top destinations for…
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Three Wayland city manager candidate finalists named
The names of the three finalists for the next Wayland city manager have been announced by interim City Manager Larry Lielsen. Nielsen said all three have agreed to be interviewed.…
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Lady Wildcats lose in regional semifinals to Edwardsburg
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team's season came to an end Tuesday evening with a three-set loss to Edwardsburg in the regional semifinals at Allegan. The Lady Wildcats had…
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Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office
The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…
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Wayland schools’ bond proposal passes with 51.6% of vote
The Wayland Union school district’s $19.25 million bond proposal was passed in Tuesday’s election by a margin of 51.6 percent yes to 48.4% no. Unofficial tallies showed 1,387 voters in…
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The Subterranean: ‘Thor: Ragnorak’ is a merry romp
A review of Thor: Ragnorak **** out of five stars Currently in wide release by Walter G. Tarrow It’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! It’s Fast! It’s Furious! It’s Funny! Or is it Thor,…
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Council to interview 3 finalists for city manager’s job
The Wayland City Council Monday night in closed session discussed a number of specific applicants for the open city manager's position and has agreed to have open public interviews with…
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Ranger Rick: Bo Bergdahl got an undeserved break
The U.S. Army sentenced Bo Bergdahl, the deserter and AWOL soldier disappearing from his post in Afghanistan, with loss of rank and dishonorable discharge. They figured his capture, torture and…