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I really admire those who work for participatory democracy
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor “There ain’t nothing I can do about it.” — The Supremes, 1967, “You Keep…
Posted inSports
WHS boys’ bowling team has a rough debut at Wyoming
The season debut for the Wayland boys' varsity bowling team proved to be a tough one Saturday, finishing 12th out of 16 schools at the Wyoming Invitational. Wayland found itself…
Posted inSports
Viking boys may be tested in drive to repeat Silver title
Repeating as O-K Silver Conference champions in boys' bowling may be more difficult than previously believed. But the Lady Vikings started the season with a bang Saturday. Hopkins girls took…
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Lady Clippers now 2-0 after win over Galesburg-Augusta
by Austin Marsman Martin's girls' basketball team came away with a 49-27 win over Galesburg-Augusta Friday night to improve its overall season record to 2-0 and to claim its first…
Posted inArticles
Leighton air park issue will be decided by voters next year
A grass-roots group opposed to an air strip in Leighton Township has filed more than enough petition signatures to place the issue on the ballot either next May or August.…
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Lady Wildcats enjoy terrific season opener at Hastings
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team won only one game last season while being challenged with injuries, graduation losses and lack of experience. The Lady Wildcats streaked to a…
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Art Hop provides sneak peek at Jayda Gale Distillery
Wayland had its annual Art Hop Friday afternoon and evening, and one of the stops was at the Jayda Gale Distillery building at the corner of South Main and Pine…
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Then & Now Library still looking for a permanent home
The Then & Now Historical Library near the corner of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr again is in a precarious housing position. The service continues to operate…
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One Small Voice: Let’s converse about sexual harrassment
I have been pondering various aspects of the sexual harassment tsunami that has washed over us throughout the last couple of months. I have been reading as much as I…
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Dorr Township cemetery care in transition with new sexton
Care of Dorr Township cemeteries is transitioning from retiring longtime sexton Bob Merren to newcomer Kevin Boyles, but a complaint was read by Clerk Debbie Sewers at Thursday night's Township…