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Wayland school board to decide between 2 kinds of swimming pools

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The Wayland Board of Education is set to make a decision on what kind of new swimming pool will be installed on the south end of the high school building at its Monday, Aug. 26, work session. Representatives from Tower Pinkster and Triangle Construction were on hand Monday evening to...
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Funeral Friday for Emily Susan Renae Comer, 27

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Proud Native American Emily Susan Renae Comer died Wednesday, Aug. 7. She was only 27. Emily was a free spirit who raised her children to be free and expressive as well. She loved life and her family was most important. Emily was proud of her Indian culture and wanted her...
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Community Notices

Work is progressing on streets and paving in NE Wayland

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The work in the northeast section of Wayland's streets appear to be commencing. Park Street and Mill Street are experiencing the final stages of preparation and early stages of paving. Signs along Mill, Elm, Church and Park streets warn motorists about the work being done. Part of the project is...
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Features

Wayland schools start year with 6 new administrators

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Rachel Cimek Andrew Augustin Wayland Union Schools will begin the 2024-2025 academic year Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a half day of classes scheduled. Superintendent Tim Reeves has announced several changes in administrative positions to begin the new year. The changes are: • Rachel Cimek has taken over as principal at...
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Teen intruders caught on camera in downtown Wayland

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Three teen-age boys were were caught on camera trespassing into a building at Superior and Main at 7 a.m. Friday in downtown Wayland. They entered through the back of the building, went up the stairs and then went through the window out onto the roof. After the first time of...
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Editorial

Hopkins Twp. supervisor messed with the tribe and lost his job

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ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I admit to being astonished by one election result from Tuesday’s primary. I was surprised that Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans was upended by political novice Cade Bolser. I was even more surprised...
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Columns

Army Bob: Media liars figure in support of VP Kamala Harris

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by Robert M. Traxler So, what does “Reimagine Law Enforcement” even mean? Vice President Kamala Harris has called for it a number of times over the years, one of the few things she is consistent about. The theory is to replace law enforcement officers with social workers and help criminals,...
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Students, staff, athletes honor late Viking softball coach, teacher

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Students, players, staff and community members turned out in droves Tuesday for a special dedication of a plaque honoring the late Mick Francis, coach, teacher and mentor to many. Current Vikings’ softball coach Amy Funk said, “Today’s dedication was simple and sweet  and it’s an honor to be part of...
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Guest column: I really do miss real news in newspapers

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by David Britten Sometimes I’ll buy a newspaper at the store, but I don’t spend much time reading it since it’s “old news.” I just like to relive the days when a daily paper in your hands was an awesome feeling. That and the national news limited to a half...
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Funeral Saturday for Tribe friend Monte Ray-Ross Davis

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Monte Ray-Ross Davis Sr. died Monday, Aug. 5. He was just shy of his 67th birthday. Born Aug 27, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Thomas and June Davis, he grew up in Eastmanville, and graduated Coopersville High School in 1976. He attended Grand Valley State University, where he obtained a...
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