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Lady Wildcat bowlers beat Jenison in opener
COVER PHOTO: Haven Baker It was a mixed bag Monday afternoon for the Wayland varsity bowling teams in their season openers. The Wildcats girls defeated Division 1 Jenison, but the…
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Christian Neighbors to be closed on Christmas Eve
The Christian Neighbors food pantry will not be open on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec, 24. However, it will be open between 9 a.m. and noon and between 1 and 4…
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City to begin tackling lead pipes removal challenge
Mayor Jennifer Antel reads a proclamation honoring outgoing City Councilman Abe Garcia for his service on the City Council and Planning Commission. COVER PHOTO: City Clerk Leanne Clausen has been…
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Area residents bracing for power outage Dec. 7
Consumers Energy has plans to shut down power in this area overnight from Saturday to Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. The outage is scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Saturday…
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Aunt Ann’s scalloped corn casserole a hearty meal
by Kathy Hamman Miller You can double the recipe, as I did for a larger crowd, placing the ingredients in a 9x13 casserole baking dish, increasing the baking time by…
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Harmony chooses to play basketball at Cedarville
Wayland High School three-sport standout Harmony Laker has decided to continue her academic and athletic career next fall at Cedarvlle University (Ohio). The daughter of WHS volleyball coach Kara Laker…
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Yes It’s True:Trace bad acting to sports, religion
I hear tell Detroit Lions star wide receiver Jameson Williams apologized to his teammates Thanksgiving afternoon in the locker room after the difficult win over the Chicago Bears. And well…
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Service Nov. 30 for David Oglesbee, 82
David Lee Oglesbee, age 82, of Martin, died Saturday, Nov. 23, David was born on May 29, 1942, in Saranac, to Raymond and Edna (Bethard) Oglesbee Sr. David married Judi…
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Army Bob: Trump’s win will cause lots of flipping
By Robert M. Traxler The legacy media and the Democratic Party will have an epiphany Jan. 20, discovering the existence of global warming/climate change/the hole in the ozone layer/global cooling/acid…
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Visitation planned Tuesday for Carl Ballard
Carl Wesley Ballard of Wayland died Tuesday. He was 92. He was born Oct. 16, 1932. Carl enjoyed hunting and spending time outdoors boating and camping. He worked for more…