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Army Bob: More people are dying from drug abuse than firearms
by Robert M. Traxler If I were to tell you drug overdoses kill more Americans than guns would you believe it? Well, you should believe it. The issue we need…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers tied for 1st in league; boys score 29-1 triumph
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team pulled even with Hudsonville Unity Christian in league standings by taking down the Crusaders 18-12 in a dual match at Airport Lanes Thursday afternoon.…
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Routine Watson appointments include Dolegowski’s successor
The simple procedure of appointing and re-appointing citizens to boards and commissions had an added tinge of sadness Thursday at the Watson Township Board meeting. Supervisor Pam Brown found it…
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Seven WHS students earn places in regional business competition
Wayland High School had seven students place and six qualify for state at the Business Professionals of America regional competition Tuesday at Lake Michigan College. More than 400 business professionals…
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Gun Lake Casino to expand gaming, entertainment, dining
The Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority Board has announced the expansion of the Gun Lake Casino to add more gaming, entertainment and dining options. Clark Construction has started site work,…
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Basura: Dame Fortune smiled at me when I was adopted in ’47
I was adopted in August 1947. I was four months old. I was the first of four adopted children. None of us were genetically related. My parents were amazing people.…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Martin pot battle a harbinger of things to come
It should have been a surprise to no one Monday evening that the Martin Township Board would adopt an ordinance specifically to forbid dispensation of marijuana. This is the same…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 198
25 years Ago — Jan. 7, 1991 The Kristie-Craft Corp. of Chicago has expressed interest in purchasing the business assets of the Kessler infant sleepwear manufacturing firm, which has filed…
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Hopkins boys lose 62-46 basketball verdict to Forest Hills Eastern
The Hopkins High School boys' varsity basketball team lost a non-conference game, 62-46, Tuesday night to Forest Hill Eastern. The loss dropped the Vikings' overall season record to 0-5. They…
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Gun Lake Tribe activist Sharon Near’s funeral will be noon Friday
Sharon Rose Near, age 63 of Shelbyville, died at home under hospice care Monday, Jan. 4. Sharon is survived by her husband George Near; her children: Rebecca (Don) Baker and…