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Councilman Sloan must run for seat as a write-in Nov. 8
Because of a glitch, Wayland City Councilman John Sloan will have to run for his seat as a write-in for the Nov. 8 general election. Sloan was appointed in March…
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Used car dealership: Now you see it, now you don’t
The new used car dealership that reopened a couple of months ago in downtown Wayland suddenly had no vehicles for sale this morning. There also were reports a surveying crew…
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Ranger Rick: Trump’s accusers Democratic smoke and mirrors
As soon as Anderson Cooper asked Donald Trump a second time, “For the record, are you saying that what you said on the bus 11 years ago, that you did…
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Hopkins ag teacher presented with Outstanding Educator award
Jessica Couch, FFA advisor and agriscience teacher at Hopkins High School, Monday was officially presented with the Outstanding Educator Award in Michigan. Shown taking part in the ceremony are (from…
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Graveside service will be Wednesday for Jean Marie Haas
Jean Marie Haas, 89, of Holland, a native of North Dorr, died Sunday, Oct. 16, at Heartland of Holland Nursing Home. Mrs. Haas was born Feb. 12, 1927, in North…
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Melissa Taylor, only 46, of Wayland, dies unexpectedly Oct. 13
Melissa E. Taylor, 46, of Wayland died unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 13. Missy is survived by her husband of 21 years, Mark, four daughters, Samantha, Angelique, Keiana, Autumn, mother Betty, brother…
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Viking soccer squad blanks Buchanan 5-0 in nonleague match
The Hopkins varsity soccer team halted a three-game losing streak Monday night when it stepped out of O-K Silver Conference play to blank Buchanan 5-0. The Vikings scored all five…
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Army Bob: Woe be unto those who challenge the hateful left
The Police are all violent racists The military are a bunch of imperialist baby killers All who work on Wall Street are evil Religion is an opiate for the masses…
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Audit confirms that Wayland schools in good budget shape
An audit report Monday night confirmed what the Wayland Board of Education was told by outgoing Finance Director Bill Melching — the fund balance increased by about $680,000 over last…
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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…