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Funeral mass for Gary Williams will be Friday
Gary Alan Williams, age 68, died Monday, June 5. Many knew Gary for his orange hat and his exuberant sense of humor – he shared his joy of practical jokes…
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City will seek funding for streets paving and repair
COVER PHOTO: New Wayland Police Chief Scott Mattice (right) was presented with a plaque from Sheriff Frank Baker for his 27 years of service as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and…
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U of M Wayland Health Center beam-topping slated
University of Michigan Health-West will have a final beam-topping celebration at the site of the new U-M Health-West Wayland Health Center on West Superior Street from 11:30 a.m. to noon…
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WHS grad helps coach Stanford in World Series
Jessica Merchant Wayland High School graduate Jessica Merchant Monday saw her Stanford University softball team lose a gallant fight with No. 1-ranked Oklahoma to bow out of the College World…
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Sugarless Butterscotch Cookies from old cookbook
by Kathy Hamman Miller Did you ever see a recipe from an old community cookbook that you just had to try? Well this one has been on that list for…
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Yes It’s True: I miss good old days in political arena
Former State Rep. John Stewart (left) and former Lt. Gov. Brian Calley I miss the old days in politics when I could actually be friends with political enemies. In days…
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J.R. Hildebrand scores all of Martin points in state meet
J.R. Hildebrand J. R. Hildebrand was the only member of the Martin High School track team who scored in the Division 4 state meet Saturday at Baldwin Middle School. Hildebrand…
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Wildcats handcuffed by district champion Gull Lake
Some terrific pitching by Gull Lake's Julian Harris shut down the Wayland High School baseball season Saturday morning in a Division 2 district tournament semiifinal conest. Harris, who has committed…
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Wildcats Mathis, Huff cop 2nd places at state meet
Wayland senior Breanna Hyde (far left) takes her place at the stand for taking eighth in the long jump. Wayland athletes Evie Mathis in the pole vault and Adam Huff…
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Wildcats win yet another district softball crown
The Wayland varsity softball team captured its third straight Divisions 2 district championship Saturday after on its home field by taking out South Christian 9-4 in the finals. The Wildcats…