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Yes It Is, It’s True: Wally Wakeman an independent hero
One of the best things about my weekly visits at Then & Now Historical Library in Dorr is the opportunity to learn about remarkable people in the Wayland area's past.…
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Extra road funding may be coming to area communities
Communities in Allegan County may get an unexpected gift of extra road funding money from the state this year. 80th District State Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-South Haven) has announced the…
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Three WMS students win ‘America & Me’ essay contest
Three students from Wayland Union Middle School have been named local winners in the 49th annual "America & Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who…
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Glass slipper doesn’t fit; Allegan is the real Cinderella
The glass slipper did not fit. The real Cinderella in the Class B district girls' basketball tournament is Allegan. Wayland played as poorly Friday in the tourney finals as it…
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Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen
Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at…
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Hopkins superintendent finalist for Hudsonville post
Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood is one of six finalists for the superintendent’s post at Hudsonville. The candidates, who will be interviewed Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, are…
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Hopkins boys end regular hoops season with 11-9 record
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team ended the regular season Thursday evening on a positive note with a 72-44 victory over non-league opponent Comstock. The Vikings ended the regular season…
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Army Bob: We must resist American march to socialism
Socialism or Democracy, an imperial or free government? Amendment 1 – Freedom of Religion, Speech and the Press Amendment 2 – Right to Bear Arms Amendment 3 – Housing of…
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WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating
The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…
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Persistence pays off for Martin in regular season finale
by Austin Marsman It was a Senior Night that didn’t disappoint for the martin boys' basketball team as it grabbed a 47-44 win over Galesburg-Augusta that can be chalked up…