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The Muck Starts Here: State privatizing presents problems
by Barry Hastings I have a number of things to complain about this week, so go get some coffee, maybe a Danish (or a doughnut), your thinking cap, and a…
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Young Wildcat golf team debuts with win over Byron Center
The youthful Wayland boys' varsity golf team had a successful debut Friday with a 166-180 non-conference dual match victory over Byron Center. Coach Chris Drew's Wildcats starting unit includes three…
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Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday for Mark Huizenga, 56
Mark Alan Huizenga, age 56 of Dorr, died Saturday, March 26. Mark is survived by his wife Julie Huizenga; his father Leo (Emily Wunsch) Huizenga; his brothers and sister: Steve…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: The Pledge of Allegiance has socialist roots
I remember learning the venerable Pledge of Allegiance that was slightly different than what is recited today. Two words, "under God," were added to what I learned. Because I was…
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Suspected armed robber, 18, believed to have killed himself
A suspected armed robber was killed by gunshots at the conclusion of a car chase, troopers from the Michigan State Police, Wayland post. The driver of the car, Baelyn Kruger,…
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Korean Conflict veteran James Carpenter of Dorr dies at 87
James R. Carpenter, age 87 of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. James grew up in the Romeo, Mich., area. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.…
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Hopkins, WHS students win bronze in culinary contest
Hopkins and Wayland High School culinary arts students took part in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America state culinary competition March 17 in Mt. Pleasant. The team won…
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Service will be Wednesday for Dolores Gregersen, 88
Dolores M. Gregersen, 88, of Battle Creek formerly of Dorr, died Thursday, March 24. Dolores was a blessing to everyone she met. She was outgoing and talkative with a genuine…
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Positives of paved recreation trail outweigh negatives
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I have weighed in before on applying for a grant from the Michigan Department…
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Obetts, Teunissen play key roles in Davenport twin bill sweep
Wayland High School graduates Haley Obetts and Mallory Teunissen helped Davenport University's softball team sweep Ferris State University Tuesday afternoon in a double header to advance its overall season record…