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Ramblin’ Road: A sea of red tape is dragging me down
by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have spent the past week completing forms through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. I really have no idea what the agency is, but it’s…
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I enjoy breadcrumbs of joy in a sea of holiday chaos
by Denise Dykstra We were sitting at our table in a restaurant, waiting for our order to arrive, when “I’ll be Home for Christmas” came on. “I can’t stand this…
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WHS boys cop 1st victory on the lanes this season
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team captured its first victory this season with a 19-11 decision Monday over Kenowa Hills at the Rock' Bowl hometown lanes. Meanwhile, the Lady Wildcats…
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21 WHS theater students attend Lansing workshop
Twenty-one Wayland Union High School theater students attended the Michigan Educational Theatre Association festival Friday and Saturday in Lansing. Some of the workshops that were student favorites included: Sword Fighting,…
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New WHS pool bond issue prospects look more likely
Members of the Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the leadership of Kelly Tilley Smith, performed a special arrangement of "Greensleeves" for the Board of Education. It’s getting more likely…
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Eight WHS debaters finish among top 35 in the state
The Wayland High School debate team registered record successes at the Michigan Interscholastic Forensics Association State Debate Tournament Saturday. All eight members of the WHS team in attendance ranked among…
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Marinated venison bamboo skewers are seasonal treat
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison 1 lb. regular jimmy deans pork sausage1/3 cup soy sauce less sodium 1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup drained dry crushed pineapple 2 eggs3/4 cup…
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Service is Jan. 8 at Corinth Church for Jessica Berens
Jessica Lynn Berens, age 39, of Wayland, died Wednesday, Dec. 8, after a long battle with cancer. From a young age, Jessica had a tenacity for life and a love…
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Funeral date delayed for Delwyn Tait, 69 of Dorr
Delwyn (Del) Tait, age 69, died Friday, Dec. 10. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna Tait; brother Marlen Tait, sister Janice (Dwight) Carpenter, and brother Kim…
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Lady Wildcats place 4th in GR Christian Invitational
The Wayland High School girls’ varsity bowling team placed fourth Saturday and the boys ninth at the Grand Rapids Christian Invitational tournament at Park Center Lanes. “All six ladies contributed…