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Wildcat bowlers absorb ‘difficult’ defeat at EGR’s hands
Coach Sherry Miklusicak said a 21-9 defeat at the hands of East Grand Rapids was one of the most difficult in her four years at the helm of the Wayland…
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Wayland, Hopkins, Martin schools closed Monday
Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools, as well as many other Allegan County districts, all canceled classes for Monday because of dangerously low temperatures, dipping below zero in the morning hours.…
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One Small Voice: Buckle up for a bumpy ride ahead
It is now day 30 of the United States Government shutdown, the big one, the longest in U.S. history, the one for the books, the one they’ll be talking about…
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Funeral is Wednesday for Jean Brinkhuis of Martin
Jean Brinkhuis, of Martin, died Saturday, Jan. 19. She was 95. A longtime resident of the community she loved, she touched the lives of so many others. She was born…
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Treasurer further explains ‘Reimagine Trash’ project
To the editor: I get the sense that whatever I say is going to be scrutinized just a tad too much, but here goes. It appears that there is built-in…
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Trash vs. recycling — Penny wise and pound foolish
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Penny wise and pound foolish" is an ancient saying from Merry Olde England that…
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Wildcat boys lose to FHE, but girls capture 2nd win
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team Friday evening lost 55-50 to perhaps one of the most underrated teams around, Forest Hills Eastern. The Hawks sport a modest 6-5 overall record,…
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Will old Cars2Go site be home to Chrysler Dodge?
The latest buzz around the Wayland community is about the excavation vehicle located at the former site of Cars2Go, also formerly used by Wayland Chevrolet. That, coupled with the appearance…
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Basura: Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth… ?
Newly-elected Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, AZ-D, was sworn in using a law book, one that contained the US Constitution and the AZ Constitution. Another new person was sworn in on the…
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Vikings hike record to 7-3 with 67-40 win over Lee
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 7-3 with a 67-40 victory Friday over O-K Silver Conference opponent Wyoming Lee. The Vikings got off to…