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Is State Rep. Gamrat’s political career a ‘candle in the wind?’
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. 80th District State Rep. Cindy Gamrat,…
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Wayland High School earns bronze rating from U.S. News
Wayland Union High School has received a Bronze rating in the 2015 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings. The report viewed 29,070 schools nationwide and 245 Michigan schools made the…
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Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday for Richard Krup, 86
Richard "Dick" Krup, died Wednesday, May 13, at the age of 86. Dick served in the United States Navy from 1946 to 1953, where he was an engine room mechanic…
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Army Bob: Social justice and law of unintended consequences
“The road to hell is paved with good intentions” and virtually all actions have unintended consequences. Both statements are facts and both need to be considered when we judge the…
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School board finally raises issue of superintendent’s umpiring
Superintendent Norman Taylor’s umpiring activities outside of school business hours was a topic of discussion at the Wayland Board of Education meeting April 27. According to minutes of the meeting,…
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Discussions begin on repairs, renovations for Wheeler Library
Martin Township officials are trying to figure out what to do in repairing and renovating the JC Wheeler Public Library building that was struck by a wayward motor vehicle last…
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Biggby coffee shop construction near completion, not open yet
Work has been progressing at the site of the Biggby Coffee Shop on West Superior Street in Wayland. The franchise business will open soon and include a drive-through service. It…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats’ offense sluggish in 2-0 loss to Catholic Central
The Wayland girls' soccer team, after falling in overtime to first place Thornapple Kellogg Monday evening, lost 2-0 to Grand Rapids Catholic Central Wednesday night at Aquinas College. "The Lady…
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Former Martin principal finalist for Grandville superintendent
Dirk Weeldreyer, former principal at Martin High School and Middle School, is one of four finalists for the superintendent’s job at Grandville Public Schools. Weeldreyer, who left Martin in 2008…
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M-222 bridge will be ready 7-10 days, in time for B-93 Birthday
The bridge on the M-222 overpass above U.S.-131, the Martin Exit No. 55, is likely to be ready for traffic within the next week to 10 days, Martin Township officials…