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Don’t be fooled by latest ballot proposal
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “Well there you go again.” — Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter in the 1980…
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Wildcat softball team goes 2 for 3 in tourney
While the Wayland varsity was competing in Holland, the Wildcat jayvees were busy capturing the first-place trophy in the Otsego Invitational Saturday. Coach is Coralie Ritz Miller (standing far left).…
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Wayland Farmers Market season opens
The Wayland Farmers Market opened for the 2025 season Saturday morning to cool, but pleasant weather. Market Manager Angeline Latondress said the booths will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from…
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Hopkins, Wayland flex track muscle in relays
The Hopkins girls' track team after winning the Watervliet meet. The Wayland and Hopkins track teams have been flexing success muscles thus far this season and some of it showed…
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Traffic incidents keep rescue personnel busy
Multiple traffic accidents on the U.S. 131 expressway on the northbound and southbound lanes near Plainwell and Martin caused vehicles to slow to a stand still Friday. Martin Fire and…
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Lady Wildcats sweep 2nd straight twin bill
The Wayland High School softball won its second doubleheader this week Friday with a sweep of Kalamazoo Christian. The Lady Wildcats lifted their overall season record to 9-2 by defeating…
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Funeral April 29 for Helen Leep of Martin
Helen Leep, 84, of Martin, died Thursday, April 24. Helen was born on Oct. 19, 1940, to Andrew and Ann (Koen) Haaksma. For 37 years, Helen was a manager at…
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Martin track teams lose 2 in double dual
Veyda Conley It was a rough day for Martin at a Southwest Athletic Conference double dual meet Wednesday for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. Both Clipper outfits absorbed defeats…
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Service will be May 5 for Jim Sebright, 83
James J. Sebright, 83, died Tuesday, April 22, at his home in Plainwell. Prior to his passing, Vicki leaned in and whispered, “Jim, hold a spot for me.” A precious…
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Hopkins takes 2 wins from nonleague foe Zeeland East
Madison Schwartz earlier this week broke the Hopkins school record for career stolen bases. COVER PHOTO: Grace Stallard The Hopkins softball team Thursday afternoon pulled out a couple of gritty…