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Lady Wildcats 2-0 on the lanes, but boys are 0-2
The Wayland girls' bowling team scored its second victory in as many tries and in as many days Tuesday with a 21-9 triumph over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The boys' team,…
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Visitation, funeral will be Saturday for Thomas Little
Thomas L. Little, 79, of Wayland, died Monday, Dec. 5. Tom was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his children Tammie (Mark) Little, Lonnie (Marcia) Little,…
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Chuck Frederick wins VFW Teacher of the Year award
Wayland Union High School teacher Chuck Frederick (center), this week received the VFW Teacher of the Year award. He received the award at the annual Pearl Harbor Day assembly. Frederick…
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Yes It’s True: An effort to explain Dorr treasurer saga
Digital Camera There has been a lot of confusion about the saga of the Dorr Township Treasurer’s abrupt resignation, arrest and sentencing for larceny of public funds. Townbroadcast has published…
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UMH-West plans 17,300 sq. ft. facility on West Superior
University of Michigan Health-West has further announced plans for a new health center and expanded services for Wayland on the north side of West Superior Street between United Bank and…
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American politicians don’t care about what we want
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I learned our government must be strong; It's always right and never wrong! Our…
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Wildcat girls win bowling opener, but boys take a loss
The Wayland girls' bowling team launched its 2022-23 season with a a huge 27-3 victory 27-3 over Division 1 Jenison, but the boys went down 24-6 at the Rock 'n…
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Public hearing Dec. 19 on proposed ORV ordinance
City of Wayland Water Superintendent Ben Batchelder is retiring soon. Though prospects for an ordinance permitting use of golf carts in the Wayland City limits are dead in the water,…
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Private family memorial to be held for John Koster, 63
John Eric Koster of Grandville, formerly of Wayland, died last Thursday at the age of 63. He was born Sept. 24, 1959, in Grand Rapids, the son of James Koster…
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WHS bowling standout , Davenport win tournament
Bella Harnish Isabella Harnish, a 2022 graduate of Wayland High School, was a member of the Davenport University women's bowling team that captured top honors last weekend at the University…