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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 230
25 Years Ago — Aug. 28, 1991 Michael Kelly was appointed to the seat on the Wayland Board of Education vacated by Lee Pankratz, who left the district for a…
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Democracy Tree: ‘Trumpism’ disease infects the Michigan GOP
“He is projecting an image of hyper-masculinity, demeaning critics, brittle — brittleness in the face of criticism and the strongman idea that ‘trust me, I won’t be very specific, trust…
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Lady Wildcat spikers runners-up at Comstock Park Invitational
The Wayland varsity volleyball team was runner-up in the Comstock Park Invitational Tuesday, losing in a best two-of-three contest to Kent City in the final round. The Lady Wildcats went…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care
The late, great comedian George Carlin, during one of his best live stand-up routines about 10 years ago, made the observation, “Nobody seems to notice, nobody seems to care.” Carlin,…
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Wayland Education Foundation honors Diane Smith for service
The Wayland Union Education Foundation Tuesday evening honored Diane Smith for her many years of service. Foundation President Dr. Bruce Sexton said Smith, a founding member of the foundation who…
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Wildcat boys’ soccer team opens season with 2 losses
The Wayland boys’ varsity soccer team is off to an 0-2 start after losses Friday at home to Comstock Park 4-1 and Monday 3-0 at Zeeland East. The first half…
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Lady Wildcats take 3rd in Traverse City volleyball tourney
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team opened its season Saturday at the Traverse City Central Invitational and finished in third place. The Lady Wildcats won four matches, lost once…
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Lady Vikings win Lawton volleyball tournament title
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team defeated five opponents Saturday at the Lawton Invitational to capture the tournament title. The Lady Vikings defeated Bridgman 21-14 and 21-19 in the finals after…
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Ranger Rick: Our troubles can be traced to Chickenman times
Years ago, many years ago (50 years) a program on radio called “Chickenman” – the most fantastic crime fighter the world has ever known — came on every day on…
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Pine Street Elementary, high school pool days numbered
Plans for building or updating Wayland Union school district facilities are getting more into focus after the second community forum Monday night with about three dozen citizens in attendance. It’s…