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Make Plan Commission smaller, independent, better paid
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. ‘Twas a year ago that I suggested in this very space that The Wayland…
Posted inSports
Lady Wildcats score 4 in final inning to take regional title, 4-2
There's an old saying that, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." It was appropriate for the Wayland softball team Saturday when they came from behind to take…
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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…
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Missing teen runaway found safe in Grand Rapids home
The 15-year-old Battle Creek who has been sought as a runaway was found safe Friday in a Grand Rapids home. Jordan English ran away and was with a 27-year-old man…
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Main Street celebration will be downtown Saturday, July 18
Wayland’s annual Main Street Celebration is scheduled for noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 18, in the downtown area. The day will be kicked off with the pancake breakfast at…
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Petition drive launched with goal to halt fracking in Michigan
Petitions to ban fracking statewide are being distributed now after the Michigan Board of State Canvassers has approved the initiative’s format. LuAnne Kozma campaign director for the Committee to Ban…
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There is such a thing as a free lunch in Wayland this summer
The “Funtastic” summer series in the Wayland school district will get under way next week, starting at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, at the Wayland City Park, with the Great…
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Army Bob: Poll says Arabs give 81% approval rating for ISIS
Perhaps the Obama Administration should read a recent survey conducted by Al Jazeera that found 81% of the Arabs polled saying they support The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria…
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Watson Twp. is test case for Consumers ‘mongoose’ lights
Because a state law about street lighting is changing, Watson Township will be a test case for "mongoose" style lighting in rural agricultural areas. Matt McKeon, representative from Consumers Energy,…
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Pickle Street veterinarian specializes in making house calls
He’s not Marcus Welby, but the newest veterinarian in town does make house calls. In fact, it’s his specialty, and he’s a local guy to boot. Dr. Henry…