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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 181
25 Years Ago — Sept. 5, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: There were no copies of the Sept. 5, 1990 edition of the Penasee Globe at the Then & Now Historical Museum.…
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Wildcat volleyball team wins 1 of 3 at Holland Christian Quad
The Wayland varsity volleyball team won one of three matches at the Holland Christian Quad Tuesday night. The Wildcats lost to West Ottawa 25-18 and 26-24 and to state ranked…
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Martin Twp. Plan Commission tables action on pot dispensary ordinance
The Martin Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday night to table action on a proposed ordinance against dispensing medical marijuana. The commission heard a lot of comments from the nearly…
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Visitation Wednesday, funeral Thursday for Larry Oetman, 78
Larry A. Oetman, age 78 of Wayland, died Monday, August 31, after a courageous battle with heart disease and leg amputation. Larry loved his church, community, and especially his farm.…
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Green Acres assisted living facility welcomes public in open house
The Green Acres assisted living facility on East Superior Street was unveiled at a grand opening Tuesday afternoon. The actual address is 298 Kay Lane off East Superior, across the…
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Ranger Rick: About real and imagined gas vapors, and hype
The recent BP (the hated British Petroleum of Gulf of Mexico oil spill fame) gas refinery breakdown in Indiana caused a spike in gas prices – pushing gas to high…
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Wayland schools’ credit rating downgrade may affect a bond
The Wayland Union school district is one of 43 in Michigan whose credit ratings have been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Wayland and Allegan both were downgraded from A1 to…
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Allison Getty shooting for big volleyball season at Northwood
Former Wayland High School volleyball and basketball star Allison Getty will lead the Northwood University squad this fall. Getty, who earned Class B all-state honors for Wayland in the team's…
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Two ex-Wildcat standouts counted on heavily at Davenport
Former Wayland High School standouts Molly Lameyer and Krissy Dill will be two key returning players for the Davenport University volleyball team this fall. The Panthers last year took their…
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Five former prep grid standouts listed on collegiate rosters
At least five local high school graduates are listed on college football rosters in Michigan this fall. Three of the five are affiliated with schools in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic…