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One Small Voice: Senator Jeff Flake is an adult apart
by Lynn Mandaville Thursday and Friday of this past week were an unwelcome break from the usual chaos of the Washington circus. Though we were spared for two entire days…
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Eleven of 13 exchange students introduced at WHS
Wayland High School students had a chance this week to meet 11 of the 13 exchange students attending WHS this year. The foreign exchange students represent nine different countries and…
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Rylee breaks 20 mins, but Lady ‘Cats settle for 10th
The Wayland girls’ cross country team took 10th place Saturday in the Otsego Bulldog Invitational, which included 19 teams. East Grand Rapids, another O-K Gold Conference rival, won the competition…
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Viking ace Todd Henley near breaking 16 minutes
The Hopkins girls finished eighth among 13 cross-country teams at the Allendale Invitational Saturday. Hopkins recorded 220 team points. Hart won the meet with 34 points, Clare had 78 and…
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Wildcats finish O-K Gold dual match season at 1-6
The Wayland High School boys' varsity tennis team concluded its O-K Gold Conference dual match season with a 1-6 record after suffering losses to Grand Rapids Christian Monday and Middleville Thornapple…
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Army Bob: Hatred of ‘old white men’ surfaces in hearing
by Robert M. Traxler Innocent until proven guilty is not just an American Constitutional right, but an international basic human right. Hate is an emotion that means different things to…
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Basura: Kavanaugh can be emotional, a woman can’t
Some perspectives on the testimony of Judge Brett Kavanaugh Thursday afternoon: Too emotional. Make that way too overly emotional. The crying. The anger. The unrestrained attacks on those nearby. Hormonal…
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Clippers score 5 TDs, but lose to Saugatuck, 59-36
by Austin Marsman Martin dropped to an even 3-3 record on Friday after losing 59-36 in a football contest against Saugatuck. In pregame hype, the Indians were the obvious favorite…
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Memorial service Wednesday for Diane Kelm, 71
Diane Lynn Kelm, age 71, of Wayland, died Thursday, Sept. 20. Diane was a dental hygienist when she was young, living in Bethesda, Md. Most of her career was spent…
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Celebration of life Thursday for Shirley Bishop, 74
Shirley Ann (Kok) Bishop, age 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 25. Shirley is survived by her children, Darrin (Amy) Bishop, Darcy (Jimmy) Van Dyke, Jennifer (Ryan) Hulst; seven grandchildren, Hayley (Mark)…