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Memorial service will be Sept. 3 for Gary Hart, 51
Gary Allan Hart, age 51, died Wednesday, Aug. 28. Gary lived large, from flying a plane to jumping out of one. Skiing and riding his Indian provided the "wind therapy"…
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Wildcat tennis team defeats non-league foe Lowell
The Wayland boys' tennis team Thursday came away with a 7-1 victory over non-conference foe Lowell. At first singles, Theo Oddy played tough against his opponent, but fell just short…
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Wildcats, Vikings enjoy successful grid openers
The Wayland High School varsity football team got off to a really good start Thursday night with a 49-14 victory over visiting non-conference opponent Lansing Waverly. Hopkins also emerged victorious…
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Army Bob: Is our media censoring the awful truth?
by Robert M. Traxler The Institute for the Study of War reported Wednesday, Aug. 21, on its website, “Russia conducted one of the largest combined series of drone and missile…
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Martin harriers fail to run with the big dogs in Kazoo
The Martin girls’ and boys’ cross-country squads did not have a particularly good day at the Kalamazoo Invitational Wednesday at Linden Grove Middle School. The boys placed eighth among eight…
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Wildcat boys 8th, girls 10th in Saranac C-C Invitational
The Wayland High School boys’ cross country team finished eighth among 10 teams Wednesday in the Saranac Invitational. Jenison was first in the competition with 35 points and Rockford was…
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Who should determine what the Wildcat logo looks like?
To the editor: After months of contemplation, I've decided it's time to share my thoughts with Townbroadcast. Recent comments on the Wayland Youth Sports Facebook page questioning the purchase of…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 30, 1999 A reported kidnapping attempt in was foiled in Wayland…
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Service in Hopkins next Tuesday for Penny Jo Fuss
Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan.…
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WHS band’s Parent Performance called off by heat, weather
The Wayland High School band's Parent Performance, sc heduled for 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, has been called off because of inclement weather and heat. All athletic contests and practices were canceled…