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‘Liberal media’ is an oxymoron
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I confess: One of my pet peeves over the last 20 years has…
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Wayland Fitness Center plans open house Tuesday
The Wayland Community Fitness Center will have an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Wayland High School. Guests can meet professional…
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Current Allegan County stray dogs:
All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short "stray hold," waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this album it is…
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Pinewood Derby race planned for Saturday, Jan. 31
The Leighton Township Fire Department will sponsor its fifth annual Pinewood Derby at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Leighton Township fire station 1, 1110 144th Ave, Moline. This…
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Army Bob: We must take serious and decisive action against ISIS
French Philosopher and writer Voltaire is credited with saying, “I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.”…
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Lady Wildcat rollers now 4-0 in league, 6-1 overall
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team continued its dual match winning ways Thursday afternoon with a come-from-behind 16-14 triumph at Byron Center. For the first time since before Christmas break,…
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Is Supt. Taylor seeking a raise?
Wayland Schools Superintendent Norman Taylor Monday night told the Board of Education he has not received a raise in his five years with the district, but stopped short of asking…
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Wayland schools’ bus drivers’ contract ratified
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified a new contract with the school district’s bus drivers, members of the Service Employees International Union, Local 517. Essentially, the bus drivers…
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Martin boys lose squeaker to undefeated Holland Calvary
Martin dropped a one point 47-46 decision to visiting Holland Calvary Monday in a game that had shades of the Dallas Cowboys’ victory over the Detroit Lions. With 10.4 seconds…
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Non-fiction reading strategy focus of workshop
Larinda Olds, Title 1 teacher consultant (center) was guest speaker at Baker Elementary's Equipping Parents Workshop this week. She read the book "Trains Can Float and Other Fun Facts," (of…