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Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park
The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council…
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Maraschino cherry chip shortbread cookies special
by Kathy Hamman Miller Maraschino cherry chip shortbread cookies To get ready - put two cups (four sticks of butter) in large mixing bowl and let set until it softens…
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Ramblin’ Road: We’ll be back, despite the political posturing
There was a lot of political posturing over the past week, wasn’t there? With a few exceptions, most of my Facebook friends (I don’t do Twitter or Instagram) have started…
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Sports too often brings out worst in the nicest people
“What mighty contests arise from trivial things.” — Alexander Pope Upon reading the death notice for Norman G. Platt this morning, all the memories came flooding back, along with the…
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Oldest local store owners to observe 70th anniversary
Alan and Lois Baugh, owners of Wayland’s oldest continuous business, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The Baughs were married at the Wayland Calvary Church on…
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Hopkins boys’ bowlers win dual match vs. NorthPointe
The Hopkins boys' bowling team earlier this week defeated NorthPointe Christian 22.5 to 7.5 in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. After the baker games, The Vikings were down 6-4 but…
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Area firefighters battle cold, blaze at Cobb Lake location
A structural fire at a Cobb Lake residence Saturday in Yankee Springs Township resulted in a total loss, but no one was in injured. Firefighters from Leighton Township department, Martin…
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3-0 Lady Wildcats to face stern test against Sailors
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team hiked its overall season record to 3-0 Saturday evening with a 59-44 verdict over visiting Cedar Springs. Also on Saturday, the Hopkins girls more…
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Lady Wildcats take 6th at Hudsonville bowl tourney
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team placed sixth Saturday in the Hudsonville Invitational Tournament. "I can’t be more proud of this group of ladies today," coach Eric Bottrall said. "The…
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Wildcat boys’ hoops coach finally scores 1st victory
For Wayland High School varsity basketball coach Chris Jasinski, the wait is over. Jasinski, who took over the reins of the Wildcat program last year, finally picked up his first…