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Ranger Rick: If city OKs chickens, what animals next?
I know I'm out of touch when I read people are so wound up about having chickens within the city limits. Being an animal lover myself, I respect the hard-working…
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WHS senior Brennan Grimes is National Merit scholar
Brennan Grimes, daughter of Darryl and Melissa Grimes of Wayland, has been named as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. She is one of only two semi-finalists in…
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Martin gas station robbery suspect apprehended
A man brandishing a handgun robbed the Clark gas station in downtown Martin, but was apprehended later Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office responded to the call at about…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Town-gown voting issues troubling
The Republican Party is mired in a series of controversies involving accusations of voter suppression. The Republican Secretary of State who is running for governor of Georgia is taking a…
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Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans
The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…
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No man (nor truck or semi) shall pass unless this short
Facebook friend Dianalynn DeGlopper passed along this photo from Kansas City, Mo., suggesting this sign be placed in front of the 100th Street bridge along U.S.-131, which has been struck…
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Education Foundation awards over $30,000 in grants
The Wayland Union Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Awards this year. These programs will benefit students and provide professional development for teachers.…
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Hopkins equestrian team takes 3rd in state competition
The Hopkins equestrian team finished third in the state championships this past weekend in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association competition. The Vikings squad finished third behind Goodrich and Bay City…
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I recommend voting ‘yes’ for all 3 ballot proposals
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. There will be three state-wide ballot proposals in the Nov. 6 election. I…
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Wildcats’ playoff hopes dealt severe blow by Hamilton
The Wayland varsity football team's hopes for making the post-season Division 3 playoffs suffered a major setback Friday night at Hamilton in a 34-21 non-league defeat. The loss dropped the…