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Yes It Is, It’s True: It’s a small world in defunct PESG story
“It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small world after all. It’s a small, small world.” — The Disneyland Chorus I hear tell…
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Ranger Rick: Trump, Republicans just keep on winning
It's a great time to be alive, especially for the politics. While the Democrats and RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) rail against anything Trump, he keeps winning and winning for…
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Wayland man, 21, charged in July 17 fatal traffic crash
A 21-year-old Wayland man was arraigned Tuesday in Alllegan County District Court on charges of of operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving on connection with a fatal traffic crash…
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‘Nooses Off’ murder-mystery-comedy set at WHS
Wayland High School’s theater students will present a murder-mystery comedy, Nooses Off, by Don Zolidis at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at the Wayland…
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Funeral Mass will be Friday for BP owner Mike Damveld
Michael John Damveld, longtime owner of the Wayland BP gas station, died Sunday, Oct. 21. He was 64. Mike was a past Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council…
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‘Subterranean’ returns to the scene of 1967 crime
Walter G. Tarrow, aka "The Subterranean" columnist on Townbroadcast, made a trip to Grand Valley State University Monday with his wife, Janet, to get a look at "The Sweetheart Tree"…
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Both Hopkins and Martin open grid playoffs at home
It’s official, both Hopkins and Martin will be at home for their post-season playoff openers this weekend. Hopkins, with an 8-1 season record, will be host to Berrien Springs, which…
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Don’t fall for pesky myth that Dems are racist party
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. One terrific example of fake news, or deliberately misappropriating history, is the pesky and…
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WHS band concludes marching season in bad weather
The Wayland High School marching band Saturday braved a weather delay that included hail and sleet to compete in the Jenison Invitational. Director Kelli Tilley Smith said, "And with that,…
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Guest author tells Pine Street stories about civil rights
Pine Street Elementary was host this week to guest author Jacqueline James, who has written books about the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. She talked to students about…