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I’m certain to become deaf from use of new earbuds
by Denise Dykstra It was recently my birthday and my boys gifted me with earbuds. I have never had earbuds. When I was young and I happened to get a…
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Last 2 local police chiefs very different on the job
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The City of Wayland has had two police chiefs in the past nine years,…
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Local Hot Air Ballon Fest planned for all day Sept. 11
A Hot Air Balloon Festival is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field (Wayland Municipal Airport) just north of Wayland along 10th Street. This one day event will consist…
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Ramblin’ Road: Our trips live, die by trial and error
by Phyllis McCrossin A friend is considering hitting the road, at least temporarily, and seeing what adventures await her. She has many, many questions. It’s interesting to note she thinks…
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One Small Voice: A cattle dewormer over vaccine?
by Lynn Mandaville Have you ever read the list of ingredients on the bag in which your store-bought bread is packaged? Here are some of the ingredients from the bag…
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Subterranean: A look back at ‘The Shape of Water’
by Walter G. Tarrow How do you become aware of what might be of interest to watch? What spurs you on to turn on the TV? To click on a…
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Yes It’s True: My support for vaccines is painful history
The recent spate of social media posts and news reports of people who refuse to get free, potentially life-saving Covid vaccines reminds me painfully of two stories about people I…
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Wildcats claim title in their own soccer invitational
The Wayland High School boys' soccer team is undefeated in dual matches thus far this season and the Wildcats claimed the title in the Wayland Invitational Saturday. They have won…
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Clippers debut in style with a smashing 54-0 victory
The Martin football team continued its recent winning ways in splendid fashion Friday night with a resounding 54-0 victory over visiting Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian. The Clippers beat Tri-Unity twice last…
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Wildcats lose 16-6, despite heroic efforts on defense
A "bend, but do not break" defense kept Wayland close Friday night in its season opening football game at Hamilton. But in the end, the host Hawkeyes prevailed 16-6. The…