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Ranger Rick: So 47% can’t raise $400 for an emergency?
In a recent survey by the Federal Reserve, 47% of those surveyed said they would have to borrow money, pawn or sell something to come up with $400 for an…
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Schools’ summer free meals program off to terrific start
Wayland Union Schools Finance Director Bill Melching told members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night that the new summer free meals program served almost 240 youngsters on the…
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Trent Thelen recognized by schools for Eagle Scout project
Wayland High School student Trent Thelen (right) receives a special award from Wayland High School Athletic Director Justin Wilson for completion of his Eagle Scout project. Thelen, a member of…
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Wayland schools’ 2015-16 budget shows more of the same
The Wayland Union school district’s $26.5 million budget for fiscal year 2015-16 is about the same as it has been for the past several years, but the fund balance has…
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Schools Administrative Secretary Pam Coleman to retire
Pam Coleman, administrative secretary at Wayland Union schools, has announced she will retire after serving 16 and a half years here. Coleman, who started her career as athletic department secretary…
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School aides, food service workers feel ‘underappreciated’
It was a bad night Monday for the lowest paid employees of the Wayland Union school district. The Board of Education unanimously denied all six grievances filed by food service…
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Memorial service planned for July 18 for Sandra Ashley, 54
Sandra Lee Ashley, 54, of Wayland, died Wednesday June 3, unexpectedly at home. Sandra was born Feb. 4, 1961, in Allegan, the daughter of William E. and the late Sally…
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Monday Moanin’: More tests, though they show no benefit
By Jeff Salisbury jeffsalisbury@charter.net "If it wasn’t for all the confusion there'd be no fusion at all." MEAP, MME, M-Step, PSAT, SAT According to a press release from the Michigan…
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Let’s get the question of fracking on the state-wide ballot
Anti-horizontal hydraulic fracking petitions will be out for everyone to sign and hopefully this issue will be put on a ballot for our vote. Most people are understanding how dangerous…
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We’re doing our best imitation of Rome during its decline
by Barry Hastings On May 28, a presidential press aide told White House reporters, "We're involved in a very different kind of conflict." You can say that again. It's a…