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Wayland schools grappling with bus driver shortage issue
The Wayland Union school district is looking for a few good bus drivers. Perhaps more than a few. Like many other school systems, Wayland has seen a decline in the…
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Dignitaries join grand opening of training center in Wayland
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (speaking at podium) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (far right) were among those who attended the grand opening of the Carpenters and Millwrights Training Center on Reno…
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Softball game benefits family of the late Ryan Morse
A benefit softball game for the family of the late Ryan Morse was held last weekend. "It has been so amazing to see everyone pull together and be supportive in…
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Fast food SUV driver gets 11 months in jail in fatal crash
Amber Collige, the driver of a fast food delivery vehicle that struck and killed a 5-year-old boy last July was sentenced in Allegan County Circuit Court to 11 months in…
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Our 2-party system is part of the problem, not the solution
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. It’s not unusual for me to be disappointed in something I saw or heard…
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One Small Voice: Don’t fall for anti-vax measles propaganda
by Lynn Mandaville A little girl comes home from school not feeling so well. Her mom puts her to bed and checks her temperature. It’s a little high, so mom…
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Wildcat boys 3rd at Allegan Invitational, girls take 7th
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team placed third in the 17-team Allegan Invitational Friday and the girls finished seventh among 18 teams. It wasn’t a particularly good day for Hopkins,…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Maybe Ford was right, ‘history is bunk’
During my somewhat less than stellar stint as a substitute teacher in eight school districts in Kent and Allegan counties between 2008 and 2012, I stumbled onto a book, "Lies…
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Three Clipper golfers contribute to DK/Martin successes
Three Martin students continue to have impact on the Martin/Delton golf team's success this spring. The Clippers/Panthers last Friday won the Parchment Coach/Players scramble, shooting a 100 in a format…
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Stabenow, Whitmer to attend training center grand opening
The City of Wayland will be visited Monday morning by two Democratic political celebrities, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. Both will take part in the grand…