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There can be benefits from press sometimes tattling
“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” — George Orwell Deputy Dillon Kibby There are times it…
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Two ex-Wildcats reunite on Davenport bowling team
The Davenport University women's bowling team, which features Wayland High School graduates Kadence Bottrall and Bella Harnish, took fifth place among 35 teams at the Midwest Collegiate Championships Tier I…
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Quick biscuits recipe is good for serving 12 people
by Kathy Hamman Miller For dinner rolls, use self rising flour and add a teaspoon of sugar. Makes a dozen smaller biscuits. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Ingredients: 2 cups…
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Martin frosh harrier Veyda Conley qualifies for state
Veyda Conley Martin freshman Veyda Conley has qualified for next Saturday’s state cross-country championship meet at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Conley Saturday morning crossed the finish line in the…
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In downtown Wayland, ‘they did the Monster Mash’
The streets of downtown Wayland were bustling with activity Saturday afternoon and evening with the Main Street program's annual "Monster Mash" celebration. Local children and their parents took advantage of…
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Speeder in Wayland caught in Wyoming after chase
Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said one suspect is in custody after a multi-county vehicle chase Saturday night. Sheriff’s deputies reported that a car was speeding in the Wayland area just…
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Long awaited Culver’s opening to occur Monday
There was a grand opening at the long-awaited Culver's Restaurant at the former site of the now defunct Elias Brothers Big Boy. Culver's, which will open its dorrs Monday, Oct.…
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Wayland guy, Hopkins girl, guy qualify for state finals
Jaeden Harshberger The Wayland High School boys’ varsity cross-country team came in seventh among 16 schools in the Division 2 regionals at South Christian. Junior Dylan Pallett finished 15th individually…
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Martin takes 6th straight victory in playoff opener
The Martin High School eight-man football squad may be peaking at the right time — near the end of the season. Ever since that dreary 53-16 loss to Gobles on…
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South Christian ends ‘Cats’ best grid season in 10 years
There’s an old sports saying that it’s really hard to beat an opponent three times in one season. Heck, it’s hard enough to beat somebody twice. Wayland was handed that…