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So it’s true board-supt. relations are not good
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Yes, the cat is out of the bag. Though Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr.…
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Ramblin’ Road: I give up Facebook for an old dog
by Phyllis McCrossin This week I deactivated my Facebook account. No big deal, I’ve done it at least 50 times before; but I think this time it might be for…
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Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job
Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s job in the Kalkaska School District. Dr. Hinds, who was named school chief at Wayland…
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Wildcats cop regional title, to play in quarters Tuesday
It seems like old times again. Coach Cheri Ritz and the Wayland softball team are regional champions for the 10th time during her tenure. The Lady Wildcats Saturday in Otsego…
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Martin native Eddie Oetman passes at age 81
Eddie Oetman, age 81, died Wednesday, June 9, at Vicinia Gardens. Eddie was born on Nov. 14, 1939, in Martin to Richard and Ruth (Edwards) Oetman. Eddie lived for his children,…
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Celebration of life Thursday in Martin for Jack Alles
Jack Bernard Alles, age 83, died Wednesday, June 9. Jack enjoyed his family, church and volunteering at Lake Alfred Ministries in Florida. His passion was to help others with their…
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ORV ordinance approved by Allegan County Board
The proposed county-wide Off-Road Vehicle Ordinance was passed Thursday by the Allegan County Board of Commissioners. Though it's been more than a year since proponents organized the drive at township,…
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Leighton officials to meet with PCI about complaints
Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Wolbrink plans to have a meeting soon with Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspections about recent complaints of poor constituent service. The move, announced Thursday night…
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Army Bob: Reverse racism comments get a free pass
by Robert M. Traxler An article in the Washington Post quoted a speech by Dr. Aruna Khilanani lecturing at Yale, saying she had dreams about “unloading a revolver into the…
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Wildcats to face softball ‘Cinderella’ foe in regionals
The Wayland varsity softball team Saturday at 10 a.m. will take on a Coldwater team that has a 20-17 season record hiding the fact it has faced a lot of…