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Lemon lasagna offers surprising tasty dessert
by Kathy Hamman Miller First Layer 1: 1-14.3 ounce package of Golden Oreos crushed. I put them in a gallon size zip lock bag sealed up except for one corner…
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Yes It’s True: Business may be revolting vs. credit cards
’Twas only a week ago in the tiny burg of Germfask in the Upper Peninsula that my wife and I stopped at the Jolly Inn for lunch. Though the Jolly…
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Wayland Schools’ Q & A on May 2 bond issue continues
EDITOR'S NOTE: Wayland Union Schools will ask voters district wide in a special election May 2 for approval of a 49.7 million bond project to pay for a new pool,…
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United Bank’s Robin Beckwith wins 2 awards
Robin Beckwith Robin Coffman Beckwith, manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank of Michigan, has been selected as employee of the year for United Bank. She also recently was named…
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It’s a rather snowy, blustery day in West Michigan
Once again, Michigan seems to be still trying to make up its mind whether it is spring or still winter. It was just two days before the official calendar designation…
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‘Cats honorable mention in D-2 pre-season softball poll
The Wayland girls’ varsity softball team is ranked among the honorable mention squads in Division 2 in the Associated Press pre-season rankings. The Wildcats last year lost only two games…
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Corey Cooke, only 33, loses battle with brain cancer
Corey Cooke, age 33, died Friday, March 17, after a battle with brain cancer. Corey enjoyed all things outdoors, especially camping trips with friends and family, fishing, and kayaking. He…
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Farmers Market wants to expand attractions in ’23
The Wayland Farmers Market is not only moving its operations this summer to the City Park, but also intends to increase the attractions. Besides the home-grown food offerings, the market…
Posted inEditorial
We must confront the sad reality of teen suicide
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I was keenly and painfully aware this morning that my decision to post news…
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Resource Center scrap metal removal help sought
The scrap metal pile at the Martin Area Resource Center is reaching maximum density and plans now are to load it up at the end of the month and transport…