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Breakfast souffle good for family gatherings
by Kathy Hamman Miller This recipe is great when planning a family breakfast get together. Being able to make it up the night before, gives you more time with your…
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Leighton department honors firefighters
The Leighton Township Fire Department recently had its annual banquet. Members acknowledged Lt. Scott Glupkers' (shown above) dedication for responding to the most calls. Greg Bultsma took honors as Firefighter…
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WHS soph just misses state bowl finals cut
Wayland High School sophomore Louie Harnish narrowly missed making the cut to the top eight by just 21 pins over six games in his first MHSAA state final appearance. “This…
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Girls’ district hoops tourney is March 3-7
Division 2 District tournament at Hopkins Monday, March 3 — 7 p.m. Hopkins (11-11) vs. Hamilton (6-16). The Hawkeyes defeated Hopkins 53-43 during the regular season. Wednesday, March 5 —…
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Lane Button doubles his state title pleasure
Lane Button. Wayland's only individual state wrestling champion, did a repeat performance from a year ago by capturing the Division 2 state title Saturday at Ford Field with an 11-4…
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Service March 14 for Harold Schumaker
Former Dorr Township Fire Chief Harold Lee Schumaker, died Monday, Feb. 24, at the age of 76. His legacy of service, bravery, and selflessness will be remembered by all who…
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Memorial sevice slated for Gertrude Hoekstra
Gertrude A. Hoekstra of Portage died Thursday, Feb. 27 at Wyoming Woods in Wyoming.She was 91. Born on Nov. 15, 1933, in Martin, she was the daughter of Sierd and…
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WHS alum pitches shutout for Calvin
Wayland High School alum Emma Ludema twirled a two-hit shutout and struck out five batters to lead Calvin University to an 8-0 victory ion the second game of a doubleheader…
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Can we make Rabbit River Trail a dog park?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the edior. One of the biggest needs identified by City of Wayland residents in surveys during…
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Wildcat boys finish 12th at state finals
The Wayland High School boys bowling team finished 12th out of 16 teams Friday at the MHSAA Division 2 state finals in Waterford. The Lady Wildcats concluded the day with…