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Democracy Tree: Twitter pulls plug on political transparency
by Amy Kerr Hardin “A member of Congress does not and should not have the same expectation of privacy as a private citizen. Power can only be accountable with a…
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Former Wayland state trooper Darrell Vander Ark dies at 72
Former Michigan State Police Trooper Darrell D. Vander Ark, 72, of Byron Center, died Saturday, June 20 after a year struggle with pulmonary fibrosis. Darrell retired from the Michigan State…
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Potential buyer no longer interested in North Main property
Denny Meyers of Tool & Die Inc., potential buyer of property in the 600 block of North Main Street if it could be rezoned from business to light industrial, has…
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Growing General RV’s business expansion plans approved
The General RV dealership and service center continues to grow so much that it plans to expand at its current site on Reno Drive in Wayland. The business, headquartered…
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Dorr, Hopkins, and Green Lake plan 4th of July celebrations
The communities of Dorr, Hopkins and Green Lake will have their annual Fourth of July celebrations the weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 3, 4 and 5, A variety…
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Ranger Rick: Wage equality campaigns are lots of nonsense
"You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift…
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Between the Buns restaurant at gas station in Dorr closes
The Between the Buns restaurant inside the Marathon gas station in Dorr at the corner of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue has closed. In a Facebook message, it was reported…
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Service Thursday at Gun Lake for Mary Sytsma-Swanson, 70
Mary E. Sytsma-Swanson, 70, of Wayland and Gun Lake, died Saturday, June 20. Mary loved spending time with her family, playing cards, boating, traveling and going shopping. She is survived…
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Wayland schools adopt new budget, but not without issues
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening adopted the fiscal year 2015-16 budget, but not without comment. Some board members expressed dissatisfaction with learning about a $22,000 expense for athletic…
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Two WHS students take part in Metro High Police Academy
Two Wayland High School students attended and completed the Metro High Police Academy last week. This unique program offers interested high school juniors and seniors a hands-on look at law…