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Education Foundation grant aids E. Coli probes

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Wayland Union High School biology teacher Brittany Storey has received grant money from the Wayland Union Education Foundation to purchase equipment to allow her students to genetically engineer E. Coli bacteria. Students in Storey’s AP biology class had the opportunity to use the technology for the first time in the...
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Mass of Christian burial is Monday for James Gill, 77

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James Patrick Gill, age 77 of Byron Center, died Wednesday, Feb. 7. He was a huge fan of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. He loved being anywhere with his beloved Bets, from the golf course to the dance floor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty; their...
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Wildcat bowling teams roll over non-league opponent

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The Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams Thursday both turned back non-league opponent Wyoming, the boys 29-1 and the girls 27-3. The boys did take the first Baker game, 166-91 and followed suit 139-118 in the second Baker. Let’s hope this continues!   “Even though our scores were low, we...
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Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

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Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual salary of $26,250, Treasurer Jackie Bultsema and Clerk Rachel Fennema both will get $37,170 and Trustees John Hooker and Brian...
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Army Bob: Candidates’ ages make VP choice important

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by Robert M. Traxler “Your brain is still developing even after society calls you an adult. But it doesn’t last long. Once you hit your late 20s, you start a very slow “cognitive decline.” Web MD Are Presidents Trump and Biden too old for a second term? As this column...
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Casino to add bar, games room, noodle eatery

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Gun Lake Casino has announced it is investing $10 million to enhance its food and beverage, entertainment and gaming with construction of a new Crossroads Casino Bar and lounge, a high-limit table games room, and restaurant, Lucky Dragon Noodle Bar. “We are excited to announce exciting renovations coming soon here...
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WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life

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The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as  “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game between the junior varsity girls of Wayland and Cedar Springs. Wayland High School resource officer Jon Schaefer and several other...
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Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals

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Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking:  Ivy Belden - third place, alternate to state. • JH Speaking:  Leah Jablonski - second place, advancing to state. • GH...
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Girls’ band continues a family tradition from Dixie

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The 6 Pak today includes Mary Arbanas, Tony Arbanas, Joe Arbanas, Roselyn Arbanas, Bruce Kraft, Jennifer Brower, Beth Pavlak, Molly Schlatter and Megan Pavlak Roxbury. EDITOR’S NOTE: Then & Now Historical Library ace photo finder and researcher Kathy Harman Miller outdid herself with this feature story and picture of bygone...
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Wildcat boys win, girls lose on lanes to South Christian

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Haven Baker The Wayland boys’ varsity bowling team hiked its dual match record overall to 12-1 Wednesday afternoon at t he Rock ’N Bowl Lanes with a victory over South Christian. The Lady Wildcats, however, suffered a 19-11 defeat. As what seems customary, the Wildcats lost Baker game one by...
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