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Nathan Fliearman, 13, dies of Batten Disease
Nathan James Fliearman, age 13, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 after an eight-year battle with Batten Disease. Nathan was born April 6, 2003, in Grand Rapids, the second of three…
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So just what did school board decide about bond?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I got it wrong Monday night when I reported that part of the first…
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Public hearing to take up projecting sign issue
The Wayland City planning Commission has set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, on rules for a projecting sign for Wayland Main Street offices at 117 S.…
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Ranger Rick: President-elect Trump to media: ‘Shove it!’
Hillary had everything – money, media in her back pocket and salivating at her every spoken word, sycophants saying she couldn’t be beat, contributors from foreign governments, dictators, moneyed interests…
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WHS Student Council recognized for fund-raising
The Wayland High School Student Council received the 2016 Gridiron Giving Spirit of Giving Award Monday at the Gridiron Giving Celebration luncheon. They received the award for fund-raising efforts in…
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Former Airport Diner owner Jo Brand dies at 81
Josephine I. Brand, 81 of Wayland, died Friday, Nov. 11, at her home. Mrs. Brand was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Buchanan, Michigan, the daughter of Ralph and Dorothy (Boywer)…
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Teachers’ pact extended, but aides’ woes continue
Though the Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified an extension of the teachers’ contract for one more year, problems persist with another group of employees, classroom aides. The board…
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Wayland school bond issue split into 2 proposals
Wayland school district voters will be asked to decide on two different proposals next May in a special school bond election. The Wayland Board of Education voted unanimously Monday…
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Service will be Friday for Robert Hoffius of Hopkins
Robert C. Hoffius, age 68, died Saturday, Nov. 1. Robert worked 28 years for Keeler Brass in Grand Rapids. He spent much of his retirement supervising while his brother, Ed,…
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Democracy Tree: Chief O’Brien must fire officer Peters
EDITOR'S NOTE: Officers Peters Monday night announced his resignation. by Amy Kerr Hardin An Open Letter to Traverse City Police Chief Jeff O’Brien: Dear Chief O’Brien, Fire officer Michael Peters.…