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Army Bob: Too many airports crowd D.C.
The recent aircraft tragedy in Washington D.C. makes one ponder the real need for Reagan National Airport. Both aircraft went down in the Potomac River. That was not by luck,…
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It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings
It was another day off school for students, teachers and staff at the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools Thursday, It wasn't snow that was the culprit, it was a thin,…
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Wildcats win big in home lanes swan song
The Wayland boys' bowling team Wednesday bounced back from its loss Tuesday to powerhouse Northview with a 29-1 win over a young South Christian squad. Representing Wayland for the match…
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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 — Feb. 7, 2000 The Globe published a front page photo of Ladies…
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‘Cat boys fall to state runner-up Northview
The Wayland boys’ bowling team rolled pretty well Tuesday in a 27-3 loss to Grand Rapids Northview, the 2024 state runner-up. The Lady Wildcats, meanwhile, defeated a depleted Northview squad…
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Lady Wildcats win to move to 10-5 overall
After losing consecutive games to league-leading Grand Rapids West Catholic and second place South Christian last week, the Wayland girls’ basketball team Tuesday night bounced back to defeat Grand Rapids…
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Wildcat teams score victories vs. Wyoming
The Wayland boys’ bowling team Monday at the local Rock ’N Bowl destroyed the 10th frame with a historic 13 out of 15 possible strikes to defeat a much-improved Wyoming…
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Nostalgia reigns at Auction House Cafe
"A little nostalgia for the old folks." — Frank Zappa, 1968, "Lumpy Gravy." If there’s such a thing as a city’s capital site for nostalgia, it has to be ye…
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City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen
New Wayland City Manager Erik Wilson hasn’t been on the job very long, but he already has been called out by a disgruntled citizen. Peter Blok, who visited the council…
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Dorr native accepts new corporate post
Dorr native Dale J. Kaminski has accepted a position with Leggett and Platt, replacing the national account manager in furniture components upon his retirement this spring. Kaminski posted on Facebook,…