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Ranger Rick: Election Night brings out the ‘nutjobs’
I was looking at a “YouTube” video and on the side panel it displayed all the responses to Trump winning the presidency the night of the election. I looked at…
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Wildcats ranked No. 8 in 1st state-wide Class B poll
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team, despite two losses in seven games this season, was ranked No. 8 in the first state-wide Associated Press Class B poll. The Wildcats have…
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East Maple project to include only north side sidewalks
East Maple Street is next on the agenda for paving streets in the City of Wayland, but this year's project will be scaled back in terms of sidewalks. East Maple,…
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Wildcats bounce back from last week, but lose 19-11
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team bounced back from two disappointing losses last week, but came up short in a 19-11 verdict Monday against Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcat boys'…
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Prospects dim for Selkirk Lake campground?
The Wayland Township Planning Commission has received a proposal from a group asking for zoning changes to accommodate a campground at the old “Warner’s Landing” campground property. The group is proposing…
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City manager confirms state shortchanged Wayland
Wayland City Manager Tim McLean last week attended a program on revenue sharing, sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, and confirmed that Wayland and other cities have lost a lot…
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What’s the matter? Don’t you like to watch basketball?
The walking (or not) wounded for the Lady Wildcats girls' basketball include (from left) Samantha Nieuwkoop, Sam Shealey, Mari Biondo and Kennedy Helderop. The four have faithfully been at Wayland's…
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Barry Hastings: Trump’s course is not going to change
by Barry Hastings With ten (count 'em) American flags hanging behind the podium proclaiming his patriotism, the tweeting bluebird demonstrated his determination to keep communicating with the public via the…
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Martin cruises past Decatur to remain unbeaten in SAC
Martin's boys' varsity basketball team cruised to a 64-26 victory Friday night over Decatur to runs its overall season record to 5-2, 3-0 in its SAC division. The Clippers started the…
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Memorial service for Ron Winger, 75, will be Jan. 17
Ron Winger, age 75, of Leighton Township, died Friday, Jan. 13. He was born in Wayland Dec. 1, 1941, the son of Milford and Hattie (Bredeweg) Winger. He is survived…