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Wildcats shrug off sluggish start to cruise past Sailors
“Hey, it’s good to be back home again.” — John Denver Wayland’s boys’ varsity basketball team had been on the road for so long that it finally played in its…
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Two Baker aides retire, both after more than 20 years
Baker Elementary School aides Val Kuhtic and Julie Lowe have retired from the Wayland Union school district, both after serving for more than 20 years. They were honored today with…
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Hopkins boys and girls rollers both turn back Godwin
The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity bowling teams both had good days on the lanes Thursday by turning back O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights. The boys remained unbeaten…
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Army Bob: Socialist left was the big loser in the election
If you lived overseas, one of the things you learned is just how complex and dynamic a language American English is. One of the things difficult for English language learners…
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Watson Township Board appointments confirmed
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening confirmed several appointments. One, newcomer Helen Goyings, may wind up in other places in township government. Goyings, who has lived in the township for…
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Watson gets serious about fighting recycling site abuse
Watson Township Board members plan to buy a security camera for the recycling site next to the Township Hall, regardless of whether or not a grant application is approved. Too…
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Three WHS students to sing with State Honors Choir
Wayland Union High School choir students (from left) Shawn Sutherby, David Huynh and Nick Wnuk achieved positions in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. They will be…
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WHS to send 12 students to state business competition
Wayland shined at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Wednesday, having 12 students place and qualify for the state level competition in March. More than 300 students gathered…
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Hopkins Township house a total loss in morning fire
No one was injured, but authorities say this house in Hopkins Township was a total loss this morning in a fire. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department indicated a…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: I understand I’ve been lied to all my life
“As I get older, after much careful research, after critical thinking, the more I have come to understand I’ve been lied to all my life.” — David T. Young My…