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City of Wayland residents facing water rate increases
Water use rates in the City of Wayland will be increased if the City Council Aug. 19 agrees to adopt an ordinance. The council had a public hearing Monday night…
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Jeff Salisbury’s visitation, celebration of life set Thursday
Visitation and celebration of life for Jeff Salisbury apparently has been scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center, 870 East Superior St. Salisbury,…
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Basura: A tribute to the quiet heroes who are blood donors
“B-Negative. Are you talking about my attitude, or my blood type?” — A wounded Marine, 1967 It has been interesting to me to see the news coverage of people standing in…
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Wayland Union Schools launch ‘Parent University’ program
Wayland Union Schools is launching a new parent education program, "Parent University," this fall as part of the district’s strategic plan, The district last November held a public meeting to…
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Community activist, teacher, coach Jeff Salisbury dies at 70
Longtime Wayland High School teacher, coach and community activist Jeff Salisbury died at his home in his sleep early Sunday. He was 70. His son, Mike, posted this evening on…
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Yes It’s True: I say we must regulate, but not outlaw guns
“How many deaths will it take ‘til he knows that too many people have died?” — Bob Dylan, “Blowin’ in the Wind” I’m the kind of guy who believes the…
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One Small Voice: Better to act on than react to gun violence
When I walked into the house Saturday morning after a routine trip to Wal-Mart, it was just before 11 a.m. AZ time. I turned on the old laptop to check…
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Domestic assault suspect nabbed after 3-county chase
A motorist was apprehended early Sunday morning after a chase through three counties in connection with a domestic assault complaint. The man finally was stopped near the Calhoun-Kalamazoo County line…
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Service Monday for Gene Halas, ex-owner of Hilliards Bar
Eugene “Gene” Halas, age 85 of Dorr, died Friday, Aug. 2. Gene and Dee were the former owners of the Royal Knight (Hillards Corner Bar). Gene took pride in his…
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Authorities seek info about missing 15-year-old Hopkins girl
Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Hopkins. Gracie Hewartson was last seen 3 p.m. Friday Aug. 2. Gracie is Caucasian with a light complexion, 5 feet…