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Elect a non-politician Tuesday… choose Donald Trump
by Robert M. Traxler The election nears and it is time to look at who will represent our nation in the near future. No big revelation to the good folks…
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It was a bad day for Lady Viking ace harrier at state meet
It was a bad day for Hopkins sophomore cross-country ace Laura Velderman and the Lady Vikings Saturday at the Division 3 state championship meet. Velderman, who last month was O-K…
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Funeral Monday for area pastor, EMT, Ron Lancaster
Ronald K. Lancaster, 71 of Hamilton, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, at his home. Mr. Lancaster was born February 26, 1945 in Williamsport, Ind., to Morris and Jessie (Anderson) Lancaster. He…
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James McLochlin dies after watching Cubs win Series
James McLochlin of Wayland died Thursday morning. He had been battling cancer, but his wife, Lynn, insisted that was not caused his death. "The cancer didn't get him..." she wrote…
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WHS grad, history teacher predicts election outcome
EDITOR'S NOTE: Michael Johnston is a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School, a retired history teacher at Kenowa Hills High School and former editor of a labor newspaper. Folks, get…
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Two Wildcat coaches win special honors this fall
Two Wayland High School girls’ sport coaches have won special accolades recently. Wildcat boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis coach Bill Schaefer was named by the United Veteran’s Council of Kent…
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Hopkins, Wayland volleyball seasons end in districts
Both the Hopkins and Wayland varsity volleyball seasons came to an end this week at the Class B district tournament at Otsego. The Vikings completed their campaign with a three-set…
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Watson Plan Commission approves Internet tower
The Watson Township Planning Commission last month approved a special use permit for Michwave Technologies to put up the tower for rural high-speed Internet use at the property on 1965…
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Harvest Dinner Saturday night at Methodist Church
The Wayland United Methodist Church, 200 Church St., will have its annual Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the church basement. Cost will be $10…
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WMS to send 11 students to honors choir concert
Eleven Wayland Middle School students will sing in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Honors Choir concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids.…