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Ranger Rick: Flint water tragedy has many unanswered questions
The big state story is the condition of the water in Flint and the leaching of lead into the water because of the corrosive effects. Again, we see the symptoms…
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Visitation Friday, funeral Saturday for Charles Newhouse
Charles A. Newhouse of Gun Lake died, Sunday, Jan. 31, in Naples, Fla. Chuck was born Aug. 5, 1937, in Muskegon, the son of Jacob and Grace (Rop) Newhouse. He…
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Voice of Hope Stringband to play at next local folk gathering
The Voice of Hope Stringband will be the musical guests at the next folk music program at 6 p.m. Saturday in downtown Wayland. "Bound together by a passion to perform…
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Two 72nd District state rep. candidates visit Wayland Council
It was the Night of the Politicians at the Wayland City Council meeting Monday evening. Five people seeking office later this year paid visits to the council, two of them…
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East Sycamore Street project bid awarded to Oetman firm
The Wayland City Council Monday night approved the lowest bid for the next street project and the lowest bid for taking out the old playground equipment in the City Park.…
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Martin JV basketball coach charged with accosting a minor
Martin junior varsity boys' basketball coach Raymond Brenner was arrested Monday and faces felony charges of accosting a minor for immoral purposes and use of a computer to commit a…
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Pine Street Elementary annual spelling bee winners announced
The annual Pine Street School Spelling Bee was held Wednesday, Jan. 20, with 18 fifth- and sixth-graders competing for the title of "Best Speller." A combination of oral spelling and…
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Monday Moanin’: Don’t let Snyder PR firms’ push poll con you
A push poll is an interactive marketing technique, most commonly employed during political campaigning, in which an individual or organization attempts to influence or alter the view of voters under…
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6-10 Shelbyville teen to play basketball for Grace Bible College
Josiah Brown, a 6’10” forward from Shelbyville, has committed to play for the Grace Bible College men’s basketball team next season. Josiah is the son of Jennie and Jim Brown,…
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The Muck Starts Here: Reagan, Palin, Snyder and so many myths
by Barry Hastings Yes, by God, Donald Trump has done it — brought off the political coup of the 21st century, which does everything but assure his election to the…