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David Wobma’s celebration of life will be at Bay Pointe
David Wobma of Wayland died Saturday, Jan. 8. He was 70 years old. He was predeceased by his wife, Deb, and his parents, Ruth and Donald Wobma. He is survived…
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Army Bob: Ayn Rand is a bulwork against socialism
I recently discovered the philosophy of author, cinematographer, philosopher Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum, better known and despised by socialists as Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand is known as the greatest promoter of…
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WHS soph wins Olivet arts awards for her drawings
Wayland High School sophomore Olivia Stein recently won two awards in the Olivet Regional Art competition for portraits she drew of her grandparents, Phyllis and Burrell Stein. She was declared…
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Martin Township to have talks with Plainwell EMS
Martin Township is looking into meeting with City of Plainwell Emergency Services to discuss the possibility of an agreement for ambulance services. Martin Township for a long time has contracted…
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Wildcat girl rollers win showdown that wasn’t
In what should have been the showdown of the season in the O-K Gold Conference ended joylessly for both the Wayland and Middleville girls' bowling teams. Mark Musgrave III "Don't…
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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, which this week was recommended for a genealogical research project by The Michigan Historical Society) 25…
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Wayland High School to move to all-virtual classes
Because of an increase in COVID-19 positivity, Wayland Union High School will go to all-virtual instruction Thursday and Friday this week. Corona virus disease COVID-19 medical web banner with SARS-CoV-2…
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My family and I are living the opposite life of ‘Hygge’
by Denise Dykstra I was introduced to the word “Hygge” (which I am never sure I am pronouncing correctly or not) by one of my dear friends. She currently lives…
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Wildcat boys lose in triple OT; girls now 2-0 in Gold
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team lost at home Tuesday night in triple overtime to Ottawa Hills. The Wildcat girls, however, won on the road. Details were not available. The…
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Celebration of life later this year for Donna Sweers, 68
Donna Schurkamp Sweers has died at the age of 68. Donna attended Muskegon Orchard View Public Schools through 10th grade, and graduated from Wayland High School in 1971. She attended…