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Wayland’s last day of school may be moved to June 14
The Wayland Union School District had 14 "snow days" during the winter of 2018-19 and it is more than possible an extra five days will be added to the school…
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Hopkins Fire Dept. warns grass fire season looms
The Hopkins Area Faire Department reminds area residents that as the land dries out in the next several weeks, the prospects of grass fires increase. "Please be mindful of burning,"…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Cell phones bring out our best, worst
Cell phones have brought out the best and the worst in people since they invaded our society more than three decades ago. They bring out the best when they are…
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Marriage equality pioneers talk to Allegan Co. Dems
Marsha Caspar, now 57, and Glenna DeJong, 58, were the first same sex couple legally married in the State of Michigan, presented their story in Allegan at "Donuts with Democrats"…
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Presley Hudson’s college career ends vs. MSU, 88-87
The amazing women's collegiate basketball career of Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson came to an end Saturday afternoon when Central Michigan lost to Michigan State in an 88-87 nail-biter.…
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Barry County Planning to discuss Spoor special use
by Austin Marsman There will be a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Hastings of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an application made by Lucas…
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Dorr Trustee Tuinstra’s micro-managing persists
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra just can’t seem to let go of his persistent…
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Army Bob: We mustn’t pay for failures of socialism
The economy of most of Asia is booming. China came up with a system of government that allows a small amount of free enterprise capitalism, as did Viet Nam, and…
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Jackie Straub, Frank & Marilyn Bastian join Hall
Jackie Straub and Frank and Marilyn Bastian will be inducted as newest members of the Wayland Union Schools Alumni Hall of Fame at the Scholastic Honors Night Celebration, April 16.…
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Dorr OKs 2019-20 fiscal year budget nearly $1.3 million
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a fiscal year 2019-20 budget of nearly $1.3 million, with anticipated revenues and expenditures just about even. The board originally believed to be…