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Lady Wildcats threaten upset, but falter down stretch
For just over half a basketball game the Wayland girls Tuesday evening dared to pull off a major upset of a Zeeland West ballclub that brought a 6-1 overall record…
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Ranger Rick: Will we be diving for dopers in Watson?
Our neighbors from Watson Township are debating whether to allow a marijuana growing enterprise to be erected in the township. Since the decriminalization of smoking pot was voted on and…
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One Small Voice: We need the help of all good men
I watched some of the Golden Globe Awards Sunday night. Usually I watch award shows more for the host than anything else. If it's a comedian I like, I want…
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Urgent blood drive slated at United Church Wednesday
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. There is a…
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Yes It is, It’s True: Americans hard wired for being bullies
Perhaps one of the most painful meetings of my checkered career of more than 40 years in journalism occurred Monday night in the Wayland Board of Education session. A very…
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Wayland girls, Byron Center boys still bowl unbeaten
It was a tale of two very different bowling matches Monday at Airport Lanes, where Wayland's girls remained unbeaten in dual encounters with a 21-9 win against Byron Center, but…
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Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving
The Wayland Union school district apparently is managing to hold on to the students it has this academic year. Superintendent Norm Taylor told Board of Education members Monday night that…
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Funeral will be Friday for Joseph Gysin, only 23
Joseph Gysin, age 23, of Dorr, died Sunday, Jan. 7. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfred and Cleo Gysin, and grandfather, Robert Kaczanowski. He is survived by…
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School board grapples with early college program offer
Someone once said democracy is an ongoing argument. It was on display at the Wayland Board of Education meeting Monday night when members engaged in a candid exchange of different…
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Clipper boys suffer brutal 68-51 hoops loss to Fennville
by Austin Marsman The Martin boys' hoops squad fell 68-51 Friday evening to Fennville, an SAC opponent. Down 33 to 26 at the half, Martin watched the Blackhawks widen the…