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Funeral will be in Dorr Friday for Gerald T. Sevigy, 81
Gerald T. Sevigny, age 81 of Wayland, died Sunday Aug. 18. Gerald was a long time member of the Carpenter’s Union Local 100 and an avid NASCAR fan. He is…
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No public comment as City Council OKs water rate hikes
Though there were rumblings about citizens’ protests greeting the Wayland City Council upping water rates, an ordinance approving the increases was adopted without any public comment Monday evening. The only…
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Ribbon cutting held for Wayland Middle School addition
The new wing at Wayland Middle School had its official ribbon cutting Monday. The school welcomed an addition to accommodate sixth, seventh- and eighth-graders in the district and ease overcrowded…
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WHS junior aces No. 9 hole at Orchard Hills in season debut
Wayland High School junior Rylee VandenBerg had a hole in one on the par three No. 9 at the Orchard Hills golf course during the Wayland Invitational tournament Monday, the…
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Yes It’s True: Public deserves the truth from news services
WOOD-TV Channel 8 has produced a week-long self promotion feature in celebration of its 70 years in broadcasting. Some of the information presented is fascinating, but some also lands a…
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One Small Voice: Legacies written on the heart, in the mind
In recent days I’ve been giving an unusual amount of thought to the idea of legacy. Twelve years ago, when my Ma died, and my sisters and I were distributing…
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Wildcat cross-country teams launch seasons at ‘Early Bird’
The Wayland girls’ cross-country team was second and the boys third in the season-opening Early Bird Invitational Friday at Hudsonville Unity Christian. The host team won the girls’ competition with…
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Services Monday in Otsego for 8-month-old Mya Griffin
Mya Griffin died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 14, at her home in Shelby. She was only eight months old. She was born Dece. 13, 2018 in Ludington, the daughter of Noah…
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Gun Lake Tribe gives Hopkins Twp. more than it takes away
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans last Monday night produced a “poop sheet” asserting that…
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Martin area runaway youth, 15, has been found safe
Ethan Valdez, the 15-year-old runaway Martin area youth has been located safe. Michigan State Police from the Wayland post were involved in the successful search, which lasted three days. A…