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What we must do with vacant lot huge issue
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Planning Commisssion once again will take up the issue of a…
Posted inSports
Wildcat guys 2nd in Hudsonville tourney
The Wayland boys’ bowling team nabbed second place Saturday at the Hudsonville Invitational. The tournament started with two games and then five Baker games. After the two games, teams were…
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State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38
COVER PHOTO: Duke and Dutchess of the Snowcoming were Lane Button and Harmony Laker. West Catholic, undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference standings and rated No. 4 among the top…
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Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed
The annual spelling bee at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. The top 23 spellers from fourth and fifth grades competed for a chance to advance…
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U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr
This was the scene Thursday on northbound U.S.-131, a mile north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) with traffic slowed to a crawl to stop at Wayland. The off ramp…
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Wildcats lose to old pals Cedar Springs
The Wayland boys’ bowling team had a reunion showdown Thursday with former O-K Gold Conference champion Cedar Springs, but lost 26-4. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “We had lost the conference…
Posted inObituaries
No funeral plans yet for Joe Channells, 64
Joseph Bart Channells of Martin died Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was 64. Joe was born April 12, 1960, in Plainwell to George and Pauline…
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Army Bob: We need warriors, not pronouns
by Robert M. Traxler Retired LTC. Peter Brian Hegseth President Donald Trump’s administration’s pick for Secretary of Defense made the point at his Senate hearings that in World War II…
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Former Leighton, Dorr deputy promoted to patrol lieutenant
Sgt. Brandon Berens has been promoted to patrol lieutenant at the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Berens, who formerly served as a deputy in the Leighton and Dorr Township areas, near…
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Lady Vikings now 4-2 in O-K Silver hoops
The Hopkins girls’ basketball team elevated its O-K Silver Conference record to 4-2 and overall record Wednesday evening to 5-7 with a 29-10 victory over Kelloggsville. The contest was a…