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Change made basketball and the U.S. Constitution better
ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Founding Fathers of the United States Constitution and Dr. James Naismith have a…
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Motorist to be sentenced for another high-speed chase
A motorist with a history of leading police on high-speed chases will face sentencing May 1 in Allegan County Circuit Court for his latest arrest last May 28 in Watson…
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Clippers fall just 3 points shy of district tourney crown
Martin's basketball season came to an end Friday in the Class D district tournament finals with a 39-36 defensive heart-breaking loss at the hands of Bellevue. The Clippers ended their…
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Wildcats’ ‘outstanding’ defense key in district title
Wayland's defensive effort Friday night in the first half of the district basketball tournament finals was, in a word — "outstanding." The Wildcats limited a pretty good outfit from Fennville…
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Fire destroys Hopkins Twp. house Thursday night
Hopkins, Wayland and Martin Fire Departments Thursday evening were summoned to a house fire in Hopkins Township. The house was located in the 1600 block of 126th Avenue just past…
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Dinner theater murder mystery planned for March 17
The dinner theater murder mystery "Best Laid Plans" will be offered at 5:45 p.m. Friday, March 17, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The production will be performed…
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Symphony Strings captures Division I rating at festival
The Wayland High School Symphony Strings and Emerging Strings orchestras attended the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Festival last week and dearned high performance ratings. Symphony Strings…
Posted inObituaries
Funeral will be Monday in Wayland for Scott Bush
Scott Lee Bush Sr., age 61, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2017 at his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Grand Rapids, the son of Leo and Darlene…
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Army Bob: Gotta love capitalism and a better mousetrap
Got to love capitalism. Watching the news, it appears that the new weapon of peaceful non-lethal protesters in both camps is pepper spray. In at least a dozen protests and…
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Leighton adopts $1.628 million budget for 2017-18
The Leighton Township Board Thursday night held a public hearing and then adopted a budget of about $1.628 million for the fiscal year 2017-18. Revenues are expected to exceed expenditures…