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Lady Wildcats’ season ended by state-ranked South Christian
“Well, the shoe goes on the other foot tonight…” — George Jones A year ago the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team was rated among the top five in the state,…
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Baker Elementary students enjoy snow piles for winter fun
Volunteers Jon Jensen and Don Borgic made snow piles for Baker Elementary students to play in. Using a shovel and a little imagination, students created tunnels and snow houses. Shown…
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Army Bob: All Michigan presidential primary candidates the same?
The March 8 Michigan presidential primary will allow voters in our area to be heard not only on who may run for president, but also on what type of government…
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Lady Wildcat Aubree Hodges signs to bowl for Davenport
Aubree Hodges, a senior co-captain of the Wayland girls' varsity bowling team, became the first Lady Wildcat bowler to sign a letter of intent to compete in the sport at…
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Vikings close out regular season with win over Maple Valley
The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team completed its regular season on a positive note Thursday evening with a 64-51 victory over visiting Maple Valley. The Vikings, who finished the regular…
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Wildcats tune up for district showdown with romp over Holland
It was a festive Parents’ Night basketball game Thursday evening to mark the end of an 18-1 regular season for Wayland and to send best wishes for its perilous district…
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Baker children honor Dr. Seuss birthday a day later
Wayland had a snow day Wednesday, March 2, the 112th birthday of Dr. Seuss, but students in Kelly May’s Young Fives classroom and Lynn Donaldson’s first grade classroom Thursday dressed…
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Presidential primary, state rep. contest will be March 8
Voters are encouraged to go to the polls next Tuesday, March 8, for the presidential primary election in Michigan. The ballot in Martin, Watson,…
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Workshop is March 15 on sale, leasing of downtown buildings
Wayland’s Economic Restructuring Committee will have an informal workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Bay Ponte Inn’s Fireside Room, Gun Lake. The workshop is…
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Service will be Friday for Ruth Louise Wood, 88, of Watson Twp.
Ruth Louise Wood, 88, of Watson Township, died Wednesday, March 2, at the Wings Home in Allegan, Mrs. Wood was born in Nashville, Mich., on Sep. 18, 1927, the daughter…