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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…
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Wayland Farmers Market vendor applications sought
Farmers Market on Main Street is getting closer to opening for the season, so potential vendors are being asked to submit applications. Coordinator Nancy Vandervoord said, "Because of the loss…
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Wildcats cop Gull Lake Invitational championship
The Wayland varsity softball team Saturday defeated three opponents to claim the championship again in the Gull Lake Invitational. The Wildcats bested Mattawan 5-1, clobbered their second opponent, Edwardsburg, 19-0,…
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Ian Thompson wins yet another 100-meter race
Ian Thompson The Allegan Invitational track meet had to be cut short Friday evening because of torrential rains. There were only a few events that were completed. Sixteen teams were…
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Mass of Christian Burial April 27 for Gloria Wagner
Gloria Jean Wagner of Dorr died Wednesday, April 20. She was 79. Gloria retired from the post office in 2002. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with her…
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Wayland CCA students take 2nd place in quiz bowl
Five of Wayland's Career Connections Academy (CCA) students had the opportunity to participate in a Quiz Bowl Thursday in Grand Haven against three other schools. The local group finished in…
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Petitions for city elections now available at City Hall
Citizens interested in running for City Council on the Nov. 8 general election ballot should be aware that nominating petitions will be available at City Hall beginning Thursday, April 21,…
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Wildcats bounce back from loss to beat state-rated foe
Kami Morse The Wayland varsity softball team rebounded nicely Thursday from its 4-1 season-opening loss to Division 1 opponent Jenison last Friday. The Wildcats took out state-ranked Byron Center at…
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Service for Denise Pluta will be at St. Stanislaus
Denise Marie Pluta 67 of Paw Paw, died Saturday, April 16. Born July 13, 1954, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Baweja) Schwartz, the…
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Army Bob: Give Ukraine the tools to finish its mission
by Robert M. Traxler We are being told by the Russians in Ukraine that they are fighting the Nazis and fascists in Ukraine; the Ukrainians tell us that they are…