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Ex-Viking John Wamhoff new Hopkins cross coach
John Wamhoff Hopkins High School alum John Wamhoff has been hired to take over the school’s cross-country program this fall. Wamhoff, who ran for the Vikings 11 years ago and…
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Wayland schools to make room for new pool this fall
The Ron Stehouwer football stadium at Wayland High School will welcome bands from a variety of schools in West Michigan to participate Oct. 10 in the Michigan High School Band…
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So it ’tis the season: No bake blueberry cheesecake
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese softened 21 ounce can of blueberry pie filling 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1…
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How much rain did we get here in 2 different shifts?
"You Paper Tigers are all alike. Your roar is much worse than your bite." — Susie Thompson, 1965 Though two different sets of thunderstorms were most welcome in northeast Allegan…
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Climate change deniers had better be right about issue
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article. It is an editorial by the editor. I once saw a religious bumper sticker that read: “If you don’t believe in…
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Martin Hometown Day plans haven’t changed
Though there are forecasts of inclement weather for this weekend, the Martin Hometown Day Committee is saying. “The show must go on.” A Facebook posting Friday said,: “For those that…
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Gun Lake Pit Stop is closing its local pizzeria business
COVER PHOTO: Gun Lake Pit stop two years ago took over for Mitten Pizza. Gun Lake Pit Stop Pizzeria on M-179, Chief Noonday Road, is closing its doors effective immediately.…
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Longtime WHS teacher, coach joins all-star game
Diane Martus Longtime Wayland Unions Schools physical education teacher and cheerleading coach Diane Martus was nominated to be one of the cheer coaches for the annual prep all-star football game…
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Young thespian wants to start community theater
Nathan Savinsky Local youthful thespian Nathan Savinsky wants to see if a Wayland Community Theater program can be launched in the community. Savinsky, who has been enthusiastically involved with the…
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Galloway Landings air park back on Leighton’s agenda
Kate Scheltema points to the area of the air park in a meeting from 2017. The continuing saga of the Galloway Landings air park issue is back on the agenda…