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Wayland mayor also now is WHS cross head coach
Jennifer Antel Mayor Jennifer Antel has been named new head coach of the Wayland High School boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams this fall. Ms. Antel is the wife of longtime…
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State panel denies Hopkins Twp. annexation request
A petition to have 22 properties in Hopkins Township annexed into the City of Wayland was denied by the State Boundary Commission in April. The Boundary Commission reported, “It is…
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Only 4 ingredients needed for simple peach cobbler
by Kathy Hamman Miller This simple peach cobbler recipe is made with only four ingredients. It’s a dessert that takes little time to put together, and the ingredients are easily…
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Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close
Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number…
Posted inObituaries
Ricky Kimber’s celebration of life will be Wednesday
Ricky Kimber, age 69, died Thursday, Aug. 3. Ricky was a hard working man who ensured that his family was well cared for. He made a living as a supervisor…
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Memorial visitation set for Hopkins grad Dan Rowan
Daniel Scott Rowan, affectionately known as Danny, died Friday, Aug. 4, in Kent City. He was a 1999 Hopkins High School graduate. Born to Larry Rowan Sr. and Sandra Vernon…
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Yes it’s True: Dems and GOP did a switcheroo on race
EDITOR’S NOTE: I published this column seven years ago. I still rings true. I thought I’d share it again. My academic career long ago was a mixed bag because I…
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Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service
COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two…
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Yankee Springs firefighters handle gas line puncture
Yankee Springs Township firefighters Saturday evening cleared the scene of a punctured natural gas line in a residence in Yankee Springs Township. Consumers Gas personnel arrived on the scene to…
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We should know difference between public and private
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Two very interesting local stories surfaced in the past week, both suggesting too…