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Only we collectively can prevent fatal traffic crashes
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Not long ago and not far away, I attended a seminar on traffic safety…
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‘Uninvited wildlife’ causes council meeting relocation
The Wayland City Council had a change of venue Monday night, meeting at the fire barn instead of the customary council chambers in the back of City Hall. City Manager…
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Four Vikings find way into school softball record book
Hopkins varsity softball coach Amy Bishop Funk, in assessing the season just concluded, noted that four current players found a way to sneak into the school record books. Lyla Reynolds,…
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‘Pony Express’ will ride through Martin Saturday
The Allegan County Search and Rescue group will present the Michigan Sheriff's Mounted Association Pony Express Saturday, June 11. Before the police escorted parade through downtown Martin at 1 p.m.…
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Yes, It’s True: It’s hard to argue with Cheri Ritz’s Wildcat softball success
Cheri Ritz The significant number that came up at the end of the district tournament won Saturday by the Wayland softball was 25. Coach Cheri Ritz posted on Facebook that…
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread a tasty and easy treat
by Kathy Hamman Miller The apple and cinnamon mixture makes this recipe very tasty and basically an easy one whip up. I also found it’s a great treat for any…
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Thompson scores 14 of 15 ‘Cats’ points at state meet
Four Wayland High School athletes and two from Hopkins qualified for the Division 2 state track meet Saturday at Forest Hills Eastern High School. Among them, only Wildcat senior Ian…
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Martin sends 13 athletes to state track meet, none score
Charley Martin and J.R. Hildebrand in the hurdles. Thirteen Martin High School track athletes competed Saturday in the state Division 4 meet at Hudsonville. None of them scored. The Clipper…
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Ludema’s mound perfection sparks another district title
The Wayland varsity softball team claimed yet another district championship Saturday, as ace pitcher Emma Ludema fired a five-inning perfect game with 15 up and 15 down. The Wildcats prevailed…
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Then & Now President Donna Jean Smith passes at age 79
Donna Jean Smith, age 79 of Wayland, died Thursday, June 2. She was president of the Then & Now Historical Society based in Dorr. Donna was a founding member of…