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WHS robotics team demonstrates unit to younger students

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One of the requirements for FIRST Robotics Teams is to inspire younger students in robotics and STEM activities, so this week the WHS Robotics Team #6090 visited Steeby fourth-graders, the Computer Science Club and fifth-and sixth-graders at Pine Street Elementary. The team demonstrated its robot and answered questions about the...
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Wildcat golfers edged by Caledonia by 1 stroke, 170-171

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A young Wayland boys’ golf team was edged by Caledonia 170-171 in a nonleague match Wednesday afternoon at the Broadmoor Country Club. The Wildcats were led by medalist Jake Omness who shot a 39. But the ‘Cats shot five strokes over their score in their opening win over Byron Center....
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Dorr Fire Dept. helping take care of 2 facing health issues

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The Dorr Fire Department is determined to take care of its own, and it’s been providing support for two members facing serious health challenges. Roger Lam and David Crowe both are battling cancer. Lam, who has served 10 years with Dorr and 16 years in fire service, recently had a...
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Democracy Tree: Water heater installers more important than water

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“After given everything that’s gone on, why in God’s name would the legislature try to pass something where you don’t need a license with water heaters, especially in this situation?” – Scott Smith, Water Defense Scott Smith, Photo: LinkedIn Admittedly, if a homeowner is intent on bypassing contractor licensing requirements...
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Lady Wildcat track team falls to 2-1 with loss to TK

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The Wayland girls’ varsity track team defeated two opponents Tuesday, but Wednesday ran into a deep and talented Middleville Thornapple Kellogg squad, losing 109-17. It was the O-K Gold Conference season opener for both teams. TK is one of the heavy favorites this spring to win the league. There were...
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Martin Twp. OKs bids for mowing, dust control, dumpsters

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Annual preparations for budget are approaching, and the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved several expenditures for bidded services. The Township Board scheduled a workshop on the 2016-17 fiscal year budget year for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25. The three expenses approved included: $1,900 for five dumpsters to be used...
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 211

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25 Years Ago — April 17, 1991 Four area fire departments battled a barn fire in Salem Township that killed two dry cows. Yankee Springs Township has agreed to pay Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) $100 a month for providing recycling services with a couple of bins at Gun Lake...
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Wildcats lose doubleheader to Plainwell, 9-1 and 2-1

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The Wayland varsity baseball team absorbed a pair of defeats at the hands of Plainwell Tuesday in a doubleheader sweep. The Wildcats, seeing their first action since spring break, lost 9-1 in the opener and 2-1 in the nightcap. Coach Travis Wilcox said the Wildcats had opportunities to either tie...
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Lady Wildcat track team bests 2 opponents in opener

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The Wayland girls' track team had a wildly successful season opener Tuesday afternoon by besting both Wyoming and Kelloggsville. The Lady Wildcats accumulated 88 points, Wyoming had 32 and Kelloggsville 23. Among the highlights in the meet: • The 3200-meter relay team of Maggie Whitney, Zoe Antel, Kaitlyn Paul and...
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Lady Wildcats drop 5-1 soccer contest to Zeeland West

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The Wayland girls' varsity soccer team suffered  a 5-1 defeat on a night that field conditions at home forced them to travel to Zeeland West for a non-conference matchup with the Dux. Coach Ben Sleeman said the game was a tale of two halves and ultimately was decided in the...
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