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The King and I: Camping season winding down
by Phyllis McCrossin Another week has flown by. There is not much to write about when time marches on and the routine remains the same. I added some Halloween decorations…
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City of Wayland leaf pickup begins Monday, Oct. 21
Deputy City Clerk Joyce Jenkins (left) administers the oath of office to the City of Wayland's newest police officer, Shelby Booth. The City of Wayland’s annual leaf pickup will commence…
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Labradoodle therapy dog works in middle school
"Dunkin" is a therapy dog working at Wayland Union Middle School this fall. He is a 2-year-old Labradoodle, who has been certified through West Michigan Therapy Dogs. He spends his…
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Consume this no bake fresh peach dessert quickly
by Kathy Hamman Miller Crust Ingredients: 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter 1/3 cup powdered sugar Crust Directions: Melt the butter in your 10 inch pie or…
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Area fire departments warn of dry conditions
The National Weather Service issued a "red flag" fire danger warning Sunday at 10:17 a.m. EDT in effect until 8 p.m. EDT for Clare, Mecosta, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Kent, Ionia,…
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WHS marching band takes 4th at Hasting Invite
The Wayland Union High School band received fourth place with a score of 81.5 Saturday at the Hastings Invitational Marching competition. Director Kelly Tilley Smith said," That’s a 16-point increase…
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Voting by mail an even better idea than in bygone days
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. We just received our mail-in ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. My longtime…
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Hopkins grad joins MIAA grid title chase
Hopkins High School graduate Trevor Smith is the starting wide receiver on the Albion College football team, which is battling for the top spot in the Michigan Intercollegiate Association standings.…
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Martin 3-sport star plays volleyball at K-College
Makala Goddard was a three-sport star while attending Martin High School, excelling in volleyball, softball and basketball. This fall, she is a member of the Kalamazoo College volleyball team. Her…
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Hopkins boys 4th, girls 5th at Allegan cross invitational
Wayland’s Dylan Pallett recorded an excellent 5K time of 16:28.82 and Hopkins’ Jack Estelle was right behind him at 16:40.75 in the Allegan Invitational Saturday morning at the Allegan County…