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Wildcat girls take 4th place in 1st O-K Gold C-C jamboree

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team took fourth place in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree Wednesday. The Lady Wildcats, fresh from two invitational titles earlier this season, had 94…

Editor September 10, 2015

Features

Green Acres assisted living facility welcomes public in open house

The Green Acres assisted living facility on East Superior Street was unveiled at a grand opening Tuesday afternoon. The actual address is 298 Kay Lane off East Superior, across the…

Editor September 1, 2015

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Downtown Dorr gazebo removed, but likely to find new site

This vacant lot used to the site of the gazebo on the northeast corner of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street in downtown Dorr. The gazebo was removed…

Editor August 19, 2015

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Army Bob: Presidential election could decide socialism or free market?

by Robert M. Traxler Income inequality, economic fairness, economic justice, redistribution of wealth; are all progressive/socialist concepts. The next presidential election will be a referendum on the national economic system.…

Editor July 23, 2015

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Leighton Twp. Plan Commission Chairman stepping down

The Leighton Township Board is looking for a citizen willing to serve on the Township Planning Commission. Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday night announced that Plan Commission Chairman Al Zuidema has…

Editor June 12, 2015

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Motorists warned to be cautious around B-93 Birthday Bash

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office reminds everyone that the B-93 Birthday Bash is scheduled for this weekend at the U.S.-131 Motorsports Park. Anticipate heavy traffic and traffic related slow downs…

Editor June 11, 2015

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Aleisa Licari selected for Kathryn L. Brenner teaching honor

Aleisa Licari, third grade teacher at Dorr Elementary School, has been presented with the annual Kathryn L. Brenner Memorial Award for excellence in teaching. The award is named after Kathy…

Editor June 6, 2015

Features Sports

Wildcats split pair of non-conference baseball doubleheaders

The Wayland baseball team has split its last two doubleheaders, both non-league encounters. The Wildcats most recently split with Greenville Wednesday, winning the opener 4-1, but dropping the nightcap 9-8.…

Editor May 23, 2015

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Lacey James to play hoops for NCAA Division 1 Rider (N.J.)

Wayland all-state basketball player Lacey James is expected to sign a letter of intent Wednesday to play at NCAA Division 1 Rider University of New Jersey. The 6-7 pivot James,…

Editor May 18, 2015

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M-222 bridge will be ready 7-10 days, in time for B-93 Birthday

The bridge on the M-222 overpass above U.S.-131, the Martin Exit No. 55, is likely to be ready for traffic within the next week to 10 days, Martin Township officials…

Editor May 13, 2015