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Here we go again: She left to spend time with family
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I don’t trust gummint. I trust the people.” — Then President George W. Bush…
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Martin wrestling team is Leslie tourney runner-up
The Martin wrestling team checked in second Saturday at the at Leslie Blackhawk Invitational Manchester took first in the competition with 204 points, Martin accumulated 166 and St. Louis 163.5…
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Wayland Middle School spelling bee champ decided
The Wayland Union Middle School Spelling Bee went 13 rounds and resulted in Audra Nielson claiming the title as champion. The winning word was "insufferable." Ariel White came in second…
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Wayland Middle School students join honors choir
Two Wayland Middle School students took part in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir Thursday, Jan. 25 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Eighth-grader Ariel White (left)…
Posted inObituaries
Vicki Pintarelli’s graveside service will be in spring
Victoria Pintarelli, age 59, died Thursday, Jan. 25. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Phyllis Pintarelli and brother, John Pintarelli. She is survived by her brother,…
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A bad night for local boys’ basketball teams in 3 losses
The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team suffered its eighth consecutive loss of the season Friday night, 66-52, to Grandville Calvin Christian. The Vikings at one time owned a 4-1 mark,…
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Wildcat guys, girls continue hot streaks on the lanes
Ava Harnish The Wildcat ladies rolled over TK 26-4 Friday and the guys took a 25-5 victory. Similar to the Wayland boys bowling team, the Lady Wildcats started slowly and…
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Martin girls keep rolling, but ‘Cats, Vikings defeated
The Martin girls’ basketball team improved its overall season record to 9-1 Friday night with a 60-40 victory over Holland Black River. Wayland’s 51-50 loss against Grand Rapids Catholic Central…
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Dorr Twp. purchase of former church closing near
The Dorr Township Board moved closer to the final steps of purchasing the former Crosswinds Church building at 1683 142nd Ave. Board members Thursday evening agreed to having attorney Roger…
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Wildcat boys, girls take out South Christian bowlers
The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams took out South Christian Thursday afternoon, the boys 23-7 and the girls 16.5 to 13.5. The boys’ squad remains tied for first place…