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One Small Voice: I write not to bury, but praise John McCain
The sad news is less than an hour old as I write this. John McCain, Republican Senator from Arizona, has died of the vicious cancer that tortured him. McCain has…
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The paradox of growth can create awkward decisions
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The modern paradox of growth was the elephant in the room at last…
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Memorial service is Aug. 31 for Myrtle Cole, 100
Myrtle Rose Cole, age 100, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. She is survived by her children, Barbara Jeanie (Jim) Kerber, Gary Cole; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Winona)…
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Molly is back at WHS! This time as secretary to AD
Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has come back home to take the athletic secretary's position. Lameyer, perhaps best known as an all-state volleyball and basketball players for the Lady…
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Gun Lake Casino names 2 new assistant managers
Gun Lake Casino has announced the promotions of Marion Lebsock and Carter Pavey to assistant general managers. Lebsock previously served Gun Lake Casino as the director of human resources, where…
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Martin unveils new football field, but loses opener 26-0
Climax-Scotts Thursday evening spoiled Martin's unveiling of its new high school football field with a 26-0 decision in the season opener for both schools. Further details of the contest were…
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Vikings nail 6 conversions after 6 TDs in opening win
The Hopkins varsity football team racked up six touchdowns Thursday night en route to a high-scoring 42-30 victory over visiting nonleague opponent Ravenna. The Vikings cruised to a 42-16 advantage…
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Lady Wildcat harriers invitational runners-up again
It was a pretty good day Thursday for the Wayland girls’ cross-country team in the Kelloggsville Invitational. The Lady Wildcats took second-place in the seven-team field, only bettered by an…
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Wildcat defense outstanding in season debut shutout
Wayland busted open a bruising defensive scoreless deadlock Thursday night with some opportunistic offense and a 20-point blitz in the first 13 minutes of the second half to post a…
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Army Bob: Achieving schools security a balancing act
After the Parkland, Florida, school murders, the question on how to secure our schools has been hotly debated. A system of facial recognition allowing entrance is being discussed; the critics…