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Wayland schools welcomes 9 new teachers this fall
Nine new teachers have been hired for the approaching Wayland Union school district academic year, which will begin the day after Labor Day, Tuesday,…
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Memorial Mass is Monday for Ron Graham, 65, of Dorr
Ronald S. Graham, age 65 of Dorr, died Thursday, Aug. 25. Ron, who graduated from Kentwood High School, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. For 30 years…
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Vikings use big plays to run away with 36-12 win in opener
Hopkins has had a storied past on the gridiron, but it hasn’t often picked up the reputation as being a “big play” ballclub. But that’s what the Vikings showed Friday…
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Action delayed on proposed Dorr Twp. zoning updates
by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening delayed action on the Planning Commission‘s recommendation to update local zoning laws. The Planning Commission, working with Planner Tim Johnson,…
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Army Bob: Where is the media on Mr. Obama’s war?
by Robert M. Traxler Just where the heck are our friends in the media carping and harping on our invasion by land and air of Syria? When President Bush sent…
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Blaine Koops new executive director of state sheriffs’ association
Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops, who is retiring at the end of the year, has been chosen as executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Koops, who is completing 12…
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Clipper gridders lose season opener 12-8 to Fennville
The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville. The Clippers didn't score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a…
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Wildcats enjoy biggest season opener blowout in 42 years
It’s been 42 years since the Wayland varsity football team has had this much fun on opening night. The Wildcats’ debut on their home turf Thursday night was a smashing…
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Lady Wildcat harriers make it 2-for-2 in invitational titles
The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team made it two in a row for the young season Thursday by taking the top spot at the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational. The Lady Wildcats…
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Former Wayland Motor Sales dealership apparently reopened
Word on the street is that Wayland Motor Sales, which was shuttered last month by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, has reopened under new ownership. Woody Woodcox, who was…