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Yes It Is, It’s True: Loss of ‘Pete’ will be loss of history
Good Lord, I miss Pete Arnsman. No, Lee Dale "Pete" Arnsman of Hopkins has not not passed away, but last December he suffered a stroke and has been homebound and…
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Basura: The anatomy of Corridas in a Plaza del Toros
“People aren't either wicked or noble. They're like chef's salads, with good things and bad things chopped and mixed together in a vinaigrette of confusion and conflict.” — Lemony Snicket,…
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Wildcat boys runners-up in their own track invitational
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team finished second Friday in the seven-team Wildcat Invitational. The Wildcats scored 805 team points, 52 fewer than tournament champion Jenison. They were followed by…
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Wayland man pleads no contest in double fatal crash
Jacob Scot Damron of Wayland earlier this week pleaded no contest to two counts of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs causing death in connection with…
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Bike enthusiast Ransom Heth Jr. dies of heart attack
Ransom “Randy” Heth, Jr., 62 of Wayland, died March 31 while holding warm hands together with his compassionate sister, Juella “Julie” (Charles) Heth-Lindey. Ransom, son of the late Ransom “Randy”…
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WHS Theatrix to do ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’
The Wayland Theatrix will present William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 3, 5 and 5, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. Both performances…
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Army Bob: Seven Summits climber deserves a salute
by Robert M. Traxler An article in Stars and Stripes 2 April reported “(Kirstie (first name not in quote) Ennis followed her parents' footsteps — both Marines — and enlisted…
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Presley Hudson to try out with WNBA’s Seattle Storm
Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson has officially accepted a training camp invite from the WNBA's Seattle Storm. She'll head to camp in early May to compete for a roster…
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Award-winning author to visit Leighton library April 24
The Leighton Township Library will welcome author Lee Zacharias for a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. The Michigan Notable Book Award-winning writer of "Across the Great Lake," Zacharias…
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Cory Ainsworth signs to play hoops at Cornerstone
Wayland High School basketball standout Cory Ainsworth, shown here with family members, including his sister, Stephanie, a sophomore on the girls' varsity, has signed to play next year at Cornerstone…