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Yes It’s True: My 1 objection to that combined no-hitter
"Greg Landry threw that pass like a Virgil Trucks fastball." — Ye Olde Announcer Van Patrick calling a Detroit Lions game I had to laugh when reading a posting on…
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WHS grad promoted in anesthesia at Mayo Clinic
Michael Merren Michael Merren, a 1994 graduate of Wayland High School, has been promoted to Anesthesia Critical Care Fellow at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Merren, a graduate of the College…
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Rev. Fr. Ramirez has left St. Therese, Sts. Cyril parishes
Rev. Fr. Ramirez Rev. Fr. Nighingale Parishoners at the St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Wayland, and SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Gun Lake, said their good-byes last week to the…
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Funeral Tuesday in Allegan for Thomas Damber of Dorr
Thomas Charles Damber, 81, of Dorr,died Wednesday, July 5, at his home with his family at his side. Born March 15, 1942, in Cheshire Township, he was the son of…
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Bridge on Rabbit River Trail closed starting Monday
Signs have been posted at the Rabbit River Trail on East Elm Street in Wayland, warning that beginning Monday, July 10, the bridge next to the makeshift picnic tabled will…
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Yes It’s True: Main Street promotes a happenin’ town
“There’s them that do, and then there’s them that just talk. The talkers are the lip flappers.” — Disc jockey Ed Buchanan of WLAV-FM. Holly McPherson I’ve needed to adjust…
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WHS senior wins award to attend Blue Lake Camp
Wayland High School senior Nicholas Ward has earned a 2023 Sue Drummond Scholarship! from the Thornapple Arts Council. An aspiring vocalist and choir director, Ward the scholarship in the amount…
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Army Bob: Going green is simply a marketing tool
by Robert M. Traxler Ever notice how a product places green in its name and puts a green label on the product, then charges more for the same item? Ever…
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Wayland Council approves DDA’s alley project plans
Police Chief Scott Matice and officer Jessica Ehrle The Wayland City Council Wednesday evening gave its blessing to the Downtown Development Authority’s alley project. Main Street Director Holly McPherson said…
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Shelbyville boy suffers foot injury in mower accident
A Shelbyville toddler was taken to an area hospital after suffering traumatic foot injuries Wednesday morning in a lawnmower accident. The 15-month-old boy caught his foot under a push mower…