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Wayland school board has about a month to decide on bond
Members of the Wayland Board of Education have the arduous task in the next month of deciding what to do about a proposed bond issue next May. After more than…
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Monday Moanin’: Education and training important for any job path
By Jim Tisdel, director of Corporate and Community Education, North Central Michigan College There are more than 4,450 jobs available here in northwest Michigan that are going unfilled, according to Labor…
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Barry Hastings: Collapsing GOP moving quickly to dump Trump
by Barry Hastings By Wednesday morning (less than a week ago) pollsters were reporting fully 25% of Republican office-holders around the nation have dumped Donald Trump into their personal, "Not…
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WHS grad Miklusicak has another 100-yard rushing game for Hope
Mike Miklusicak, a 2103 graduate of Wayland High School, has another big day Saturday on the gridiron for Hope College. Miklusicak, a junior running back for the Flying Dutchmen, picked…
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Interment already held for Bonnie Simmons, 83
Bonnie Simmons, age 83, of Wayland, died at home Tuesday, Oct. 11. Surviving are her children, Vicki (Larry) Marzean, Ted Vronko, Howard G. Simmons; as well as her grandchildren and…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: I really don’t think ‘they’ want us to vote
I drop in every Wednesday afternoon at the venerable Then & Now historical library in Dorr, and in my more than four years of research, the most astonishing changes in…
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Watson supervisor’s race has Dem incumbent vs. GOP challenger
Perhaps the most watched general election contest for township supervisor in these parts is in Watson Township Nov. 8. It is a rarity in that the incumbent is a Democrat…
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Loss to Galesburg-Augusta jeopardizes Martin’s playoff hopes
A 12-7 loss to Galesburg-Augusta Friday evening has put Martin's post-season playoff hopes in serious jeopardy. The defeat leaves the Clippers' season record at 4-4 overall. They still have a…
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Lady Vikings sweep Lee to hike O-K Silver record to 3-2
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team improved its O-K Silver Conference record to 3-2 Thursday evening by sweeping Wyoming Lee in three sets. The Lady Vikings won 25-14, 25-11 and 25-14…
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Memorial service will be Friday for Kathleen Laker, 70
Kathleen Mary (Conover) Laker, age 70, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 14. A loving mother and devoted wife, Kathleen demonstrated God's love and grace to all she came into contact…