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WHS grad 1st in triple jump at GVSU meet
Wayland High School graduate Breanna Hyde captured first place in the triple jump and was third in the long jump at an indoor track meet at Grand Valley State University…
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City manager needed at planning meetings
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I hear tell that the city henceforward plans to mandate the presence of the…
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Two Wayland Odyssey units qualify for state
A team of students from Wayland Middle School Saturday captured second place in their category in a regional Odyssey of the Mind competition. The placement insured their participation next month…
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Lady Wildcats, Vikings both 3rd in Gold, Silver
The Martin girls earned sweet revenge Friday over Galesburg-Augusta The Wayland girls’ basketball team came up with a big O-K Gold Conference victory Friday evening at Wyoming High School, 46-43.…
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Wayland Fire Dept. medical unit in service
The City of Wayland’s Fire Department medical unit is now officially in service! This 2017 Ford Explorer has replaced the 2013 Chevy Tahoe. The city acquired this vehicle from a…
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Lady Clippers lose to Tri-Unity in double OT
The Martin girls’ basketball team Thursday evening suffered a heartbreaking 48-46 loss to Tri-Unity Christian in a non-league encounter. The loss in double overtime sank the Lady Clippers’ overall season…
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Martin mat team takes share of SAC crown
The Martin wrestling team earned a share of the Southwest Athletic Conference championship with Allegan Wednesday by capturing the league meet title. Martin/Climax-Scotts needed to win the tournament to earn…
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Army Bob: Too many airports crowd D.C.
The recent aircraft tragedy in Washington D.C. makes one ponder the real need for Reagan National Airport. Both aircraft went down in the Potomac River. That was not by luck,…
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It’s ‘Ice, Ice, Baby’ for local school closings
It was another day off school for students, teachers and staff at the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin schools Thursday, It wasn't snow that was the culprit, it was a thin,…