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Ramblin’ Road: Our space challenges are overcome
by Phyllis McCrossin I can’t believe we are entering year three of living full-time in our travel trailer. It’s a lot of togetherness, but we’ve found ways to make it…
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Yes It’s True: It’s Gambee’s fault for ‘discovering’ moi
"Wherever the newspapers are filled with good news, the jails are filled with good people." — Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan A message to all those who don’t like me or…
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One Small Voice: Norm Macdonald spoke to my dark side
by Lynn Mandaville His name was not a household word. His was not a delicate mainstream comedy. Those of us who were familiar with his work had not heard much…
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Local school officials to examine petitions’ legality
Wayland and Martin school officials were somewhat taken aback Thursday and Friday when parents' social media groups announced that Brandon Elementary and Baker Elementary parking lots would be the sites…
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Wildcats fail to keep lead, fall to Ottawa Hills in OT
Wayland couldn't hold on to a 22-8 lead Friday night against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and eventually lost a 28-22 overtime football contest Houseman Field. The Bengals scored 14 unanswered…
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Wildcat boys, girls’ harriers middle of the pack at MSU
Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams Friday finished in the middle of the pack at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Invitational at Forest Akers East Golf Course.…
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Clippers take down fellow unbeaten Montabella 48-6
Martin ran into a fellow unbeaten eight-man football squad Friday night in Blanchard Montabella and had a pleasant, but long ride home after a 48-6 victory. The Mustangs, who switched…
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Vikings come from behind again to beat Kellogsville
Hopkins made it it two in row Friday night for come-from-behind victories on the gridiron. The Vikings spotted Kelloggsville 16-6, 24-14 and 30-22 at the first three period stops, but…
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Hopkins High School grad Gale Bregg Brown passes
Hopkins High School graduate Gale Lynn (Bregg) Brown, 65, of Kentwood, died Wednesday, Sept. 15. She was born on April 28, 1956, in Grand Rapids, to the late Ambrose &…
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Lady Vikings overcome Kelloggsville in 3 sets
The Hopkins volleyball team moved its O-K Silver Conference record to 2-1 Thursday on its home court with a straight set victory over Kelloggsville, 25-16, 25-19, 25-13. Individual statistical leaders…