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Army Bob: Evil genius al-Zawahiri has led Al-Qaeda, not Bin Laden
We all have been told ever since Osama Bin Laden was killed that Al-Qaeda was destroyed, on the run or in retreat and generally we have not much to worry…
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Computers and gadgets should be used by kids only as tools, not toys
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Wayland Schools Technology Director Teresa Fulk, without really intending to, has stirred up controversy…
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Current Allegan County stray dogs:
This little fella (photo at left) was found yesterday on Julia St in Otsego. "Pat" is very scared and not too friendly to any of the shelter staff, but we're…
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DEMOCRACY TREE: Senator wants public funds to pave logging roads
by Amy Kerr Hardin One week after Gov. Rick Snyder told Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38, Escanaba) his attack plan on the science behind biodiversity was headed for the veto pile,…
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Jayda Gale Distillery awarded DDA facade grant
Progress continues for the Jayda Gayle Distillery in downtown Wayland, as the Downtown Development Authority approved the new company for a DDA facade grant. The distillery and restaurant will replace…
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Has new traffic light at Dorr intersection resulted in more accidents?
There seems to be a difference of opinion about the aftermath of the installation of the traffic light at the intersection of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr.…
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Bygone Days: The brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 150
25 Years Ago — Jan. 24, 1990 The Allegan County Fair Board of Directors has decided to drop local affiliation with the Miss Michigan pageant and return to the traditional…
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Wayland Fitness Center attracts ‘celebrity’ guests
The Wayland Fitness Center had its open house Tuesday evening and among the guests who dropped in for a look-see were members of the Wayland High School junior varsity girls'…
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Hopkins girls dare to give West Catholic a tussle in 6-point loss
Every once in a while, the Hopkins girls’ basketball team shows flashes of brilliance. That’s hard to believe for a team that’s 1-9 right now and hasn’t seen a winning…
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Wildcat girls tune up for hoops showdown with 69-24 cakewalk
It was a tuneup for Friday night's showdown at the 'Cats Corral, as Wayland cruised to a 69-24 victory Tuesday night over Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Lady Wildcats, ranked…