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Ranger Rick: U.S. is No. 1 in debt, even worse than Greece
As much as Ranger Rick has his opinions diametrically opposed to the author of this “on-line rag” (his words, not mine), I think we both realize the U.S. is in…
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Adults now will have to pay $5 to get into WHS athletic events
All adults attending Wayland High School athletic events will be charged $5 apiece, starting with the 2015-16 academic year. Wayland students (with ID or accompanied by an adult) and children…
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Dorr Parks Commission orders obstacle parts for skate park
The Dorr Parks Commission unanimously voted Monday night to proceed with ordering the obstacles to sit on newly poured concrete for the skate park. There will be nine major pieces…
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Funeral will be Saturday at Dutton church for Marvin Beute
Marvin Jay Beute, age 72, of Dorr, died Sunday, Aug. 2. He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, Dan (Sara) Beute, Scott Beute, Randy (Kimberly) Beute, Timothy Beute; his…
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Memorial service will be Thursday at VFW for Frank Medina, 50
A memorial service for Francisco Medina, 50, of Wayland, has been scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Wayland VFW Post No. 7581 on South Main Street. Medina…
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May 20, 2016, is target date for splash pad, city park renovations
It's official now, plans for renovating the Wayland City Park, including a splash pad for kids now have the target date for completion set at May 20, 2016. City Manager…
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Fire district discussion will be held Aug. 13 at Yankee Springs
The City of Wayland, Wayland Township, Yankee Springs Township and perhaps Hopkins and Leighton townships will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to…
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Foreclosed house on West Superior may be sold by city after all
The old dilapidated house at 430 W. Superior St. may have a buyer after all, but more negotiations are probable for the City of Wayland. The Wayland City Council sought…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: I just don’t think climate change is a joke
“Rows and flows of angel hair And ice cream castles in the air And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way. “But now they only block the sun,…
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Hopkins, Gun Lake community activist Joan Weick passes at 73
Joan K. Weick (Iciek), 73 died Saturday, Aug. 1. Born in January 1942, in Hopkins, Joan was afflicted with juvenile diabetes at the age of 13. Unwilling to let her…