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Army Bob: Police body cameras are both good and bad
by Robert M. Traxler Let’s talk about police body cameras. Our friends who do not care for the police (mostly folks on the far-left side of the argument but not…
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Lady Wildcat golfers competing today at TK Invitational
The Wayland girls’ golf team earlier this month started its season by finishing fourth in the eight-team Zeeland Invitational at the Ottawa Hills golf club. The Wildcats were led by…
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Wildcat boys’ soccer team splits in first 2 encounters
Wayland split its two season-opening soccer matches this week, defeating Otsego 1-0 Wednesday night, but losing its season debut 4-1 to Zeeland East. Wayland pressured Otsego heavily in the first…
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Wildcats open football season with 35-0 shutout win
Wayland started its football season Thursday night a lot like it did a year ago, with an impressive victory. The Wildcats posted a 35-0 shutout victory over Grand Rapids Union…
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Vikings collapse during 4th quarter in 41-21 loss in opener
Opening Night was unpleasant on the Hopkins gridiron Thursday night. The Vikings played visiting Newaygo to a 21-21 draw over the first three quarters in a knock-down, drag-out, bruising see-saw…
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Can these madcap Lady Wildcats keep up cross magic?
Now don’t get too excited yet about the Wayland girls’ cross-country team. Yeah, they’ve won their first two invitationals thus far this season, but they did that last year, too,…
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One Small Voice: Grandkids a big reason for moving west
It has been a "frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" (from Lewis Carroll's JABBERWOCKY). We spent the entire afternoon at our son Randy's house, cavorting in the pool with his little boys,…
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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 — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the…
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An open letter to Army Bob – Lose your hate!
To the editor: From one who served his country in both the military and its community, I call on Army Bob to “lose your hate.” It’s not becoming for…
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Basura: Where are the Trumpkins on Trump’s tribulations
Trumpkins, where are you? (Sung to the tune of "Frere Jacque, Frere Jacque") Where are Trumpkins? Where are Trumpkins? How are you today, sir? How are you today, sir? Run…