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Wildcat bowlers continue winning ways on the lanes
Forgive the pun, but the Wayland boys’ and girls’ bowling teams are still rolling along. The Wayland boys, still tied for first place in the O-K Gold Conference, took down…
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Community forum brings out senior citizens’ needs
The community forum was held at the Lumberyard Events Center. The community forum planned by Wayland Union School District officials Monday night revealed one perhaps overlooked aspect of the bond…
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Hopkins Library closing temporarily for renovations
Hopkins District Library will be closed for renovations starting Thursday, Feb. 15, for about four to six weeks. The renovations, which started last summer with a new roof and new…
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Service, luncheon planned for Margie Shoemaker, 86
Margie Shoemaker, age 86, died Friday, Jan. 26. She is survived by her husband, Steve Shoemaker; children Teri (Johnny) Glasscock, Robert (Susie) Bride, and Tammy Bride; grandchildren Christopher (Corilynn) Bride,…
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Tuna Noodle Casserole taste worth all of the effort
By Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Base: 16 ounces bag of extra wide egg noodles Olive oil to coat large stock pot - about 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon minced garlic 10…
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Army Bob: Let’s be more civil on Townbroadcast
by Robert M. Traxler It is clear that folks are lining up into camps filled with hate and vitriol, both the progressives and the conservatives. Try as one may, the…
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Here we go again: She left to spend time with family
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor “I don’t trust gummint. I trust the people.” — Then President George W. Bush…
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Martin wrestling team is Leslie tourney runner-up
The Martin wrestling team checked in second Saturday at the at Leslie Blackhawk Invitational Manchester took first in the competition with 204 points, Martin accumulated 166 and St. Louis 163.5…
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Wayland Middle School spelling bee champ decided
The Wayland Union Middle School Spelling Bee went 13 rounds and resulted in Audra Nielson claiming the title as champion. The winning word was "insufferable." Ariel White came in second…
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Wayland Middle School students join honors choir
Two Wayland Middle School students took part in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir Thursday, Jan. 25 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Eighth-grader Ariel White (left)…