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Gun Lake Tribe’s EPA loan will have massive impact
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The news last week of the Gun Lake Tribe winning a $56 million loan…
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Dorr towing and recovery business wins ‘Zips’ award
Fifelski's Towing & Recovery of Dorr has been recognized for being this year's Zip's Choice winners in the 2023 ZIPSYS Truck Contest for car carriers.
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Thanksgiving casserole is perhaps ideal this weekend
by Kathy Hamman Miller Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides Casserole dish filling: Around 4 cups left over diced or shredded turkey or chicken Around 4 cups…
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Wayland’s Christmas celebration will be Dec. 2
The 45th annual Wayland Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade and celebration, always held on the first Saturday in December, will step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at…
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Miracles propel Martin to back to back football titles
Martin used a couple of miracles worthy of a made-for-TV movie Saturday to pull out its second straight eight-man football state championship in a wild 30-26 triumph. It was a…
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Yes It’s True: We seem to prefer revenge over justice
Perhaps one of the most famous stories about unjust arrest and imprisonment was about Jean Valjean in Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables.” It may be hard to believe, but there are…
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Five WHS students take part in EMU day of music
Five members of the Wayland High School orchestra attended an intensive day of music Friday, Nov. 10, at Eastern Michigan University. They were William Gavin, Asher Hendricks, Lauren Seif, Malcom…
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WHS grad leads Grace Christian to volleyball final
Liberty Laker Wayland High School graduate Liberty Laker, daughter of Kara and Lance Laker, has been a leader on the Grace Christian University Tigers volleyball squad, which made history Thursday…
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Army Bob: Dual citizenship presents new problems
by Robert M. Traxler During the war between Israel and Hamas, we have seen the problems of dual citizenship, which has been allowed in our nation since 1967. We find…
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Local businesswoman wins award in the industry
Local owners of Wayland DO IT Best Hardware Jeremy and Jessica Swartz recently attended a conference in Chicago where Jessica was honored for being one of the top women in…