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Stella Van Heck’s funeral is Friday at Calvary Church
Stella May Van Heck, affectionately known in the Wayland area as “The Cookie Lady,” died Saturday, April 23. She was 89. Stella was born June 28, 1932, to Loren and…
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Tim Reeves is 1 remaining finalist for superintendent
Tim Reeves The Wayland Union School Board Friday interviewed four candidates for the superintendent position. The board initially narrowed the field to two candidates, but one candidate withdrew from the…
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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…
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Wayland Farmers Market vendor applications sought
Farmers Market on Main Street is getting closer to opening for the season, so potential vendors are being asked to submit applications. Coordinator Nancy Vandervoord said, "Because of the loss…
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Wildcats cop Gull Lake Invitational championship
The Wayland varsity softball team Saturday defeated three opponents to claim the championship again in the Gull Lake Invitational. The Wildcats bested Mattawan 5-1, clobbered their second opponent, Edwardsburg, 19-0,…
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Ian Thompson wins yet another 100-meter race
Ian Thompson The Allegan Invitational track meet had to be cut short Friday evening because of torrential rains. There were only a few events that were completed. Sixteen teams were…
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Mass of Christian Burial April 27 for Gloria Wagner
Gloria Jean Wagner of Dorr died Wednesday, April 20. She was 79. Gloria retired from the post office in 2002. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards with her…
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Wayland CCA students take 2nd place in quiz bowl
Five of Wayland's Career Connections Academy (CCA) students had the opportunity to participate in a Quiz Bowl Thursday in Grand Haven against three other schools. The local group finished in…
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Petitions for city elections now available at City Hall
Citizens interested in running for City Council on the Nov. 8 general election ballot should be aware that nominating petitions will be available at City Hall beginning Thursday, April 21,…
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Wildcats bounce back from loss to beat state-rated foe
Kami Morse The Wayland varsity softball team rebounded nicely Thursday from its 4-1 season-opening loss to Division 1 opponent Jenison last Friday. The Wildcats took out state-ranked Byron Center at…