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Army Bob: What we’ve had here is failure of leadership
by Robert M. Traxler It is time for leadership on the public health front; it is always better to lead people than to dictate to or order folks. An old…
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Wayland, Martin schools announce a 2nd snow day
Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has announced that Wayland Union Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3, due to inclement weather conditions. Martin also has called off school. The snowstorm that…
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Wayland Union Schools beekeeping club seeks experienced volunteer
The Wayland Union Schools extra-curricular beekeeping club is looking for an experienced local beekeeper who is willing to volunteer to help the group to grow and thrive. This new after-school…
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Rash of thefts of catalytic converters being reported
Local businesses, residents and authorities are reporting a rash of thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles. Wayland Transmission and Auto Service posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, "Last night our…
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No details yet on services for Larry Van Volkinburg
Larry Dean Van Volkinburg, age 88, of Shelbyville died Monday, Jan. 24. Larry was born June 26, 1933 and he was a graduate of Wayland High School. There have not…
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All Wayland and Martin teams taste defeat Tuesday
Brett Bulsma (2) goes near the rim. Both the Wayland boys' and girls' varsity basketball teams lost non-conference basketball encounters Tuesday evening. The Lady Wildcats saw their overall season record…
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Snow dump closes schools and Then & Now library
The anticipated snowstorm across West Michigan delivered plenty of the white stuff Wednesday morning, enough to close Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools for the day and all evening activities as…
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Bowler from Hopkins High School rolls a perfect 300
Charlie Brown Hopkins High School varsity bowler Charlie Brown achieved a rare feat Monday in high school competition in the Vikings O-K Silver Conference dual match against Belding by rolling…
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Boys’ and girls’ Viking hoop squads fall vs. Plainwell
The Hopkins girls' and boys' basketball teams did not fare well Tuesday evening in non-league contests against Plainwell. The girls dropped a 37-32 decision and the boys lost 62-46. The…
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Steeby Elementary wins literacy award from DAR
The teachers and staff members at Steeby Elementary. Steeby Elementary in the Wayland Union school system has been recognized by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for…