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Wayland Summerfest has to overcome 2 challenges

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The Wayland Summerfest 2024 faced a couple of challenges Saturday, but seemed to come through them just fine. One challenge was that it was being the same day as the ever-popular Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts. The other arrived in early evening with a rain shower that caused the...
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Lady Clippers eliminated in regionals loss to Mendon

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The Martin softball season was concluded Saturday in the Division 4 regional semifinals with a a 13-2 loss to Mendon. The Lady Clippers had defeated Gobles and Centreville in the district tournament a week before to earn a regional berth.
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Wildcats blanked by Unity Christian in regional semis

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The Wayland softball team’s bats have gone silent only twice this spring. Unfortunately, the second time was in the regional semifinals Saturday afternoon. Hudsonville Unity Christian, which brought a 32-6 record into the contest on its home field, blanked the usually heavy hitting Wildcats 2-0 to end their season with...
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Students: Please do leave home without smart phones

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ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve been surprised lately that only now school districts and school officials are toying with the idea of prohibiting students carrying or using smart phones during the school day. Like that old fella in...
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Funeral Aug. 1 for former Wayland trooper Harold Keena

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Longtime trooper at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police Harold Keena died April 11 in Winter Haven, Fla., He was 96. He was born to Ernest and Helen (Dyer) Keena on Oct. 1, 1927, in Grand Rapids. Harold enlisted in the Navy on Nov. 13, 1945, served at...
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Service at a later date for Cathy Calkins, 50, of Dorr

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Cathy Marie Calkins, age 50, died Wednesday, June 5. Cathy enjoyed reading, spending time with family at get-togethers, and spending time with children - especially her nieces and nephews. Cathy cherished her faith and loved watching Sunday sermons online. Cathy is survived by her mother, Elaine Calkins; father, Leslie Calkins;...
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Sports

Seven Wildcats named to all-conference softball team

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O-K Gold Conference champion Wayland landed seven of its players on the all-league team. The Wildcats, who went undefeated in 14 games in league play, captured their 29th O-K Gold championship, their 16th in the last 17 years. The all-league players are junior pitcher third sacker Harmony Laker, sophomore pitcher...
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Articles

Watson Township to add planning services of GR firm

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The Watson Township Board Thursday evening renewed contracts for insurance, Michigan Township Association dues and decided to add planning services from a Grand Rapids firm. The board reluctantly agreed to renew its annual insurance contract through Burnham & Flower for $18,025, an increase of about $5,000 over last year, prompting...
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Columns

Army Bob: Hunter Biden puts shoe on the other foot

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by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was convicted, and it is making the progressive movement giddy. The old adage of “Beware of what you wish for as you may get it” just may apply here. Has the door been opened to use local law against a President? Will President...
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Service planned for Saturday for Rose Hinmon, 42

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Rose Marie Hinmon, age 42, died at her home in Allegan on Tuesday, June 4. Rose had a cheerful and happy personality.She enjoyed being with her kids and watching them grow and learn new things. Rose enjoyed the outdoors and spending time near the water, specifically Lake Michigan. She also...
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