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MSU-Penn State takeover of Ford Field is shameful
“The love of money is the root of all evil.” — The Apostle Paul “Money doesn’t talk, it swears.” — Bob Dylan “Now y’see… That’s what’s wrong with this country…"…
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Basura: Why I don’t support latest House bill about guns
“If arming more people meant we would be safer, we would be the safest country in the world.” — Shannon Watts I’ve been considering gun control lately. I suppose I was…
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Hopkins girls pull off a split against O-K Gold runner-up
First sacker Avery Osborn next week will play her last regular season game for Hopkins. Hopkins High School softball coach Amy Funk has deliberately tried to have her team play…
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Army Bob: NAACP worried about losing core support
by Robert M. Traxler A travel warning has been issued to people of color; black, brown and LBGTQ Plus, Plus, folks to stay out of Florida, it is a dangerous…
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Wildcat jayvees compile comeback record of 16-5
The Wayland High School junior varsity softball team got off to a rocky start, losing all of its first four games, bu then righted the ship to finish the campaign…
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Wildcats take 2 of 3 from Cedar, finish 18-11 season
The Wayland High School baseball squad took two of three contests this week against Cedar Springs to finish at 10-8 in the O-K Gold Conference and 18-11 overall. The Wildcats…
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Wildcats complete regular season with 29-8 record
The Wayland High School softball team concluded its regular season Wednesday by sweeping Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills in a makeup doubleheader. The Wildcats won the opener 21-0 in three innings…
Posted inObituaries
Celebration of life for Perry Lodenstein will be June 25
Perry Lynn Lodenstein, age 70, died at his home in Wayland Monday, May 22. Perry enjoyed celebrating each day of his life with his multitude of friends. Each morning, he…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— May 25, 1998 Members of the Wayland Township Board have agreed to seek…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Dr. Bruce Sexton retiring, Dr. Ingles to succeed him
Wayland dentist Dr. Bruce Sexton DDS has announced he is retiring this summer after practicing for 39 years. In a prepared statement from his office, it was reported on Facebook,…