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Yes It’s True: It’s a small world after all, isn’t it?
“It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small world.” — From a Disney movie Every once…
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Leighton firefighters rescue dog on ice, find her owner
Leighton Township firefighters this morning rescued a stray dog that had fallen through the ice at Green Lake, with help from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters said they dried…
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Brent and Sue Sebright to join Hopkins Hall of Fame
Brent Sebright, a 1968 graduate of Hopkins High School, and his wife, Sue, have been chosen to join the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame this year. The couple…
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Dollar General to reopen in Wayland, vows changes
The Dollar General store in downtown Wayland now will reopen after the collapse of its roof earlier this month. Casey Joy, the manager of the local store, posted on Facebook…
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Christina Ortiz takes over ownership of Pet Klips
Christina Ortiz is the new owner of Pet Klips on West Superior Street in Wayland, succeeding the retiring Tonda Genther. “She is one of my best friends and I want…
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Harmony Laker just shy of school record in ‘Cats’ win
Harmony Laker: 38 points! This is a good basketball team that has suffered strange lapses this season. That could be an apt description of the Wayland girls’ basketball squad this…
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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,…