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Landen Klinge 2nd Viking to bowl perfect 300 game
Landon Klinge Landen Klinge became the second Hopkins High School bowler in less than a year to roll a perfect 300 game. He achieved the feat during an O-K Silver…
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McDuff’s to fill gap left by closure of Simply Celia’s
Simply Celia’s bakery and restaurant in downtown Wayland has closed its doors, but employees now will work for McDuff’s Bar & Grille, which is expanding its offering to breakfasts in…
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Yes It’s True: Monday night FB recalls Chuck Hughes
“History? What do I care about history. I AM history!” — Dan Buerge, channeling Wayne Fontes just before he was fired by the Detroit Lions I got a phone call…
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Hopkins Middle School TechVikes take 11th in state
The Hopkins Middle School TechVikes captured 11th place last month at the state competition! A spokeperson said, "Overall this season, we saw great improvement on and off the playing field.…
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City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance
New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by…
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Bring the cold carrot cake to room temp before eating
By Kathy Hamman Miller Cake ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried ground…
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Teacher, wrestling coach Jody Tyner dies after stroke
Wayland Middle School social studies teacher and assistant varsity wrestling coach Jody Tyner died Saturday at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was 52. Tyner joined the Wayland Union…
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One Small Voice: Dorothy DeWeerd exuded integrity
by Lynn Mandaville It happens all too often to me lately due to my CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that I have a day when I overexert myself, then wind up…
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Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd
(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd,…
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Presenting 2022 in review: That was the year that was
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is the editor's analysis of the now dearly departed year 2022: Local schools went through controversial year Samantha Ball Tim…