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Wildcat boys barely outrun GRTC in season opener
The Wayland High School boys’ cross-country team commenced what promises to be a good season Monday by edging the Grand Rapid Track Club Peregrines to win a three-way meet on…
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Wayland schools start new year with healthy budget
It isn’t often that a public school system starts an academic year with a healthy fund balance, but Wayland is doing just that. Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia…
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Allegan Area ESA plans to launch a rebranding project
As an outgrowth of the strategic planning that Allegan Area ESA completed in 2021, the organization embarked on a brand refresh project. The concept was to better align the district’s…
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Lasagna Spaghetti Squash can make a hearty meal
by Kathy Hamman Miller Rinse the outsides of 2 medium or one large spaghetti squash cutting in 1/2 and scooping out the seeds. Lightly oil the raw cut edges of the…
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Celebration of life Sept. 24 for Vietnam vet James Hull
James G. Hull, age 74, died Friday, Aug. 12. Jim was born in Cadillac, the son of Betty (Lattimer) and Delbert Hull. James was drafted into the U.S. Army as…
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School bus driver Alice Matulaitis-Baldiga dies
Alice Ann Matulaitis-Baldiga, 68, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Alice was born in Grand Rapids and grew up on the west side. She attended Mt. Mercy Academy and graduated…
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Memorial service pending for William Reurink, 69
William Lee Reurink “Wilber," 69, lost his 10-year battle with cancer died Tuesday, Aug. 16, in Wayland. Wilber’s faith was one of the most important aspects of his life. He…
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Kyle Pitcher leaving to direct Rockford orchestra
Pitcher returned to Wayland in the fall of 2021 to succeed Karen Nofsinger as orchestra instructor and director after teaching at the Goshen, Ind., school system. He graduated from Western…
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Army Bob: We are colluding with China against Earth
by Robert M. Traxler OK — China, the world’s number one source of greenhouse gases and growing every day, will not abide by the environmental treaties with the world. This…
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Elizabeth Kiraly’s sharing of memories will be Aug. 31
Elizabeth Kiraly, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 16. Family was very important to Elizabeth. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially traveling with them. She is survived by her sons…