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You can make pizza in a crock pot, honestly
You really can make pizza in a crock pot! Great for making your favorite food the easiest way. Customize your recipe by adding your favorites. Just remember to saute your…
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City shoots down housing plans for now
Artist's rendition of new housing. The Wayland City Council Monday night severely wounded, but did not kill Gun Lake Investments’ plans for a residential development at the former Cars2Go used…
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Two Wayland teams place in OM contest
Two teams from Wayland Union Schools competed in the Odyssey of the Mind state competition at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The high school team (shown above) placed third in…
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WHS Robotics team is 7th in 1st contest
The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 wrapped up its first competition this past weekend at Muskegon Orchard View High School. Though the Wildcats had some connection troubles in the…
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The late Bob Bender proved 1-party system
Bob Bender When I saw and read the obituary this past week for former State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, some interesting memories and revelations came flooding back. Bob Bender…
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King & I: Heading for primitive camping
This week the boys participated in a history program, “Walk Through the American Revolution,” at their school. The program is provided by the California Weekly Explorer program. The two-and-a-half hour…
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WHS grad hurls 5-inning shutout at Cole
Wayland High School graduate Emma Ludema fired a five-inning two-hit shutout at Coe for Calvin University Saturday in a an 8-0 victory. Ludema struck out five and led the Knights…
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Coralie Miller is FCA Coach of the Year
Coraiie Miller (far left) celebrates her awards with family members (from left) her husband, sister-in-law Pam Ritz, brother Kenny Ritz, Deb Merchant, Judy Ritz and Nicki Cardosa. Wayland High School…
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Facebook user warns of bullying on Tik Tok
A poster on Facebook is alerting Martin area parents to a Tik Tok program on cell phones that is bullying Martin Middle School students. The poster said martinclippersguesswho on TikTok…
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Hopkins student is Michigan FFA star
Colby Tucker of the Hopkins FFA chapter was announced as the 2025Michigan FFA Star in Agricultural Production during the 97th Michigan FFA Convention March 6 at the Wharton Center in…