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I don’t think private would be better than WAEMS
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am opposed in no uncertain terms to privatizing essential services to the public.…
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Hopkins, Wayland finish in the middle at Sparta meet
Hopkins' Abby Zalis The Hopkins boys’ cross-country team placed third in its division Saturday at the Sparta Invitational. Wayland, meanwhile, finished fifth in the Gold Division. The Lady Vikings took…
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Wayland Twp. gives local man a month for cleanup
The Wayland Township Board and Professional Code Inspections have given Alan Burd until Oct. 5 to clean up his property on Gregorville Road. Township officials have maintained that Burd has…
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Martin Farmers Market concludes its 2nd season
The last day of Martin's second annual farmers market was from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The market was offered Saturdays in the heart of the village's…
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Cedar Springs’ late heroics overcomes Wildcats 35-28
Cedar Springs scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to come from behind and beat Wayland Friday night, 35-28. The visiting Wildcats led throughout most of the contest, notably 21-14…
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Area twin brothers found not guilty in kidnap plot
Two area twin brothers have been found not guilty by an Antrim County jury in the alleged plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer three years ago William Null…
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Viking volleyballers take 3 tight matches vs. Belding
Hopkins' Kate Cleypool tries to fire a rocket past two Belding defenders. The solid season start for the Hopkins varsity volleyball team continued Thursday night in a straight set victory…
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WAEMS still intact despite members’ pullout rumors
The Wayland Area Emergency Services Board for the second time in a year is dealing with and calming rumors that some municipalites are abandoning ship. WAEMS, a non-profit supported by…
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Army Bob: Climate science ‘experts’ parrot party line
by Robert M. Traxler An interesting story has appeared in the “alternative media,” attesting to the cracks we are seeing in the holy religion of climate change. “Patrick T. Brown,…
Posted inObituaries
Service is Saturday in Dorr for Charlene Ainsworth
Charlene R. Ainsworth, age 76, died Tuesday, Sept. 12. Charlene cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting, baking, watching sports and was an avid Vikings fan. Surviving are…