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Portland’s final inning 3-run rally edges Wildcats, 7-6
Portland rallied for three runs in the bottom of the final inning to come from behind and edge Wayland 7-6 in both team’s second game of the Denny Richardson Baseball…
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Democracy Tree: Legislator wants to end cruel child punishment
“Seclusion in schools is a dangerous and unregulated practice that puts children at risk of harm.” — Mark McWilliams, Director of Information, Referral and Education Services at Michigan Protection & Advocacy…
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Lady Vikings run away with Watervliet Relays trophy
The Hopkins girls’ track juggernaut blew away the competition Friday at the Watervliet Relays. The Lady Vikings combined efforts to score 96 points, well ahead of runner-up Berrien Springs’ 68…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Let’s not let politicians pick their districts
Today our story is about redistricting. It is not that long ago and not that far away. The year was 2002 and elections were planned for August and November for…
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Wayland schools’ financial picture continues to improve
The budget picture for the Wayland Union school district at the end of this fiscal year continues to improve. Finance Director Bill Melching told school board members Thursday night that…
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Wildcats lose ‘rubber game’ of three against Middleville
The Wayland varsity baseball team Thursday dropped the rubber game of a three-game series with Middleville Thornapple Kellogg by a score of 11-2. The Wildcats allowed 15 runners to reach…
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Army Bob: $15 minimum wage for the oppressed proletariat
Those of us who have lived a bit of history remember the days when folks with better than average credit were paying 15% interest on home loans. A time when…
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Dorr 4th-grader organizes ‘Hoops for Helen’ fund-raiser
Wayland Union Schools fourth grader Cassie Reece,wanted to make a difference for kids at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and organized a fund-raiser called “Hoops for Helen.” The fund-raiser will be…
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Funeral will be April 28 for Frances Greeley of Dorr
Frances L. Greeley, of Dorr, died April 20. She was 90. Frances was a cake decorator and retired as a seamstress from General Motors. Most recently she had attended Voice…
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Lady Vikings, boys enjoy comfortable wins over Godwin
Both the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ track teams scored big dual meet victories Thursday over O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Godwin Heights. The boys won 80-53 to even their league…