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Vikings win wars on the line in 1st half, win playoff debut
It’s been said by many football coaches that ballgames are won and lost by the wars at the line of scrimmage. Hopkins Friday night won that war at the line,…
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Did inclement weather swell WHS ‘Hallowed Halls’ crowds?
The blustery, cold and wet weather served as a deterrent Thursday evening for many traditional trick-or-treaters in local neighborhoods, so many speculated that the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration at Wayland…
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Jayda Gale continues to tease that it may reopen soon
Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant, which closed Sept. 1 at its South Main Street location in downtown Wayland, continues to make overtures on its Facebook page, indicating it may reopen…
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WHS grad Sydney Urben has 3rd highest bowling average
Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has the third highest individual collegiate bowling average in the latest Tier I listing by CollegeBowling.com. Urben, who won the state Division 2 championship…
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Yes It’s True: Two mysteries about local eateries emerge
“Strange stories, She would tell me.” — Tuli Kupferberg, the Fugs, 1969, “Children of the Dream.” The mysteries of eateries have caught my eye of late in these parts. Strange…
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Celebration of life will be in Dorr Sunday for Patricia Haney
Patricia Haney, age 78, died Thursday, Oct. 31. Pat, who worked at General Motors for 25 years, enjoyed sewing, reading and spending time with her family. She was selfless while…
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Army Bob: Kudos to ICE for stand against arrogant U.S. reps
by Robert M. Traxler Congressional staffers not being allowed in ICE facilities because of their past conduct to folks working in broader holding facilities was covered a few weeks ago…
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WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game
The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.
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Local trick-or-treaters to face Halloween weather challenges
In light of prospects for cold and snow for traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this evening, Russ Porteous and Deb Straub posted this on Facebook this morning. Martin Methodist Church offered a…
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Father-son duo guides separate grid teams to 9-0 seasons
It's been a particularly pleasant football season for the Diorio family this year. Former Wayland head varsity football coach Jerry Diorio has guided Battle Creek Lakeview to a 9-0 regular…