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Japinga, Multer, senior athlete honors selected
Kami Morse and Dustin Loomans were chosen as recipients of the Harry Multer and Louis Japinga Award winners for the Class of 2023 at Wayland High School for being the…
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I didn’t get the difference between Orwell and Huxley
George Orwell and Aldous Huxley, who wrote two books I considered indispensable for all high school students, really did have a lot of impact in the 20th century. Orwell’s two…
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Wildcats clinch yet another Gold softball championship
If any team was a big threat to Wayland’s undefeated O-K Gold Conference record and league championship this spring, it was Cedar Springs, which was 10-2 in league action. Liberty…
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Celebration of life for Leigh Lagendyk will be June 17
Leigh Anne Lagendyk, age 53, died Saturday, May 20. Leigh enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially traveling to the farm house with her family in the U.P., spending time outdoors, and…
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Wayland, Hopkins softball, baseball tourneys to start
The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Division 2 softball district tournament will bet under way Tuesday, May 30 in Wayland when South Christian takes on Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The winner…
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Pineapple Cheesecake will impress your taste buds
by Kathy Hamman Miller Oldies but goodies. A hand written dessert in one of the favorite old cookbooks that’s sure to impress your taste buds! Enjoy! Ingredients and directions for…
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Wayland to observe Baugh’s Shoe Repair anniversary
The Wayland community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baugh's Shoe Repair doing business in the downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The Williams Family band will perform from…
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Covid, ‘Bowling Alone’ have ruined community service
ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Dorr Township Board’s interesting debate last week about insisting applicants for board…
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Wildcats grab 3 more wins in Blue Chip tournament
Carli Miklusicak The glow of scoring coach Cheri Ritz’s 1,000th career victory hasn’t worn off the Wayland softball team. The Wildcats completed a very satisfying day Saturday in winning all…
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Wildcats take Holland tourney for 5-victory week
Peyton Moore picked up the win on the mound vs. Holland. The Wayland High School baseball team came up with two more victories too cap off a successful week on…