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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0

September 27, 2024

Wayland Friday night bounced back from two straight defeats with a 21-14 victory over Spring Lake to make it a pleasant homecoming The Wildcats built a 21-7 advantage by halftime, but had to hang on the rest of the way. They lifted their overall season record to 3-2 with the...

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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance

September 27, 2024

Dorr Township officials soon may be taking another look at its ordinance governing yard sales, garage sales and the like. A visit from Julie Cassety, who runs an in-home pallet sales business on Ranchero Drive, may be referred to the Planning Commission because of her effort to have the local...

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Army Bob: What’ll it be, socialism or capitalism?

September 26, 2024

As the national elections near (or as I call it, the silly season), we once again explore a decision: socialism or capitalism. Do we follow many nations in Europe and Asia, indeed most of the world’s governments, and give socialism a try, or do we keep the course with capitalism?...

Wayland Supt. asks for parents’, students’ cooperation

September 20, 2024

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves today issued a statement abou the recent spate of school closures as a result of bomb or shooter threats. Reeves wrote, "As you are likely aware, several of our neighboring school districts have brefly closed in recent weeks due to possible threat investigations. Luckily,...

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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

September 18, 2024

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 20, 1999 After more than several months of haggling, the Yankee Springs Township Board and Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) have reached agreement on a new fire contract. Hot clothes in...

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Wildcats lose to Northview; but beat ex-teammate

September 17, 2024

The Wayland tennis team lost 6-2 to Northview Monday in an O-K Gold Conference match at the Northview courts. While Wayland came up short in the overall match, Theo Oddy collected his second overall Conference win, taking on the former Wildcat Andrew Hinds at first singles. In the end,...

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City approves industrial development district for odd site

September 16, 2024

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved a request by Trygon Investments for designating the odd-shaped property at 1135 133rd Ave. as part of an industrial development district.The industrial facilities exemption enables the property, owned jointly by Keith Nickels and Josh Otto, to eligible for a tax abatement of up...

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Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns

September 16, 2024

Wayland Fire Chief James Stoddard submitted his resignation to the City Council at its Monday night meeting. Though he specifically did not give health issues as a reason, he said in his letter, the action was because he was “unable to act fully in his capacity.” Stoddard took over as...

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Martin girls, boys run in crowded MSU cross meet

September 13, 2024

The Martin girls’ varsity cross-country teams took 16th in a field of 27 teams Friday at the Michigan State University Invitational. The Lady Clippers accumulated 395 points for the meet, which was won by Jackson Lumen Christi with 55 and runner-up Benzie Central had 71. Sophomore ace Veyda Conley again...

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Cinnamon Swirl cheesecake bars offer unusual treat

September 9, 2024

Ingredients: For Crust: 1 package ( 9 sheets) cinnamon graham crackers crushed into crumbs 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon butter for greasing the baking dish 3 tablespoon granulated white sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the cheesecake filling: 1 large egg 1/3 cup granulated white sugar divided...

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