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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…
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Service for Denise Pluta will be at St. Stanislaus
Denise Marie Pluta 67 of Paw Paw, died Saturday, April 16. Born July 13, 1954, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late George and Evelyn (Baweja) Schwartz, the…
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Army Bob: Give Ukraine the tools to finish its mission
by Robert M. Traxler We are being told by the Russians in Ukraine that they are fighting the Nazis and fascists in Ukraine; the Ukrainians tell us that they are…
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Wayland school bond info meeting is Monday night
Wayland Union School District officials are inviting the public to an informational meeting about the Aug. 2 primary election bond issue. The session will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday,…
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Both Wildcat track teams compete in double dual
Kaharee Pureifoy Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ track teams competed in a double dual meet at Forest Hills Eastern. The Wildcats were joined by the host school and Middleville…
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WHS Orchestra appears on ‘Today’ show in New York
The Wayland High School Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Kyle Pitcher, was special guest performer at 8 a.m. Thursday for the NBC "Today" show in Rockerfeller Plaza, New York…
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Celebration of life delayed for Alice VanTuinen, 62
Alice VanTuinen, age 62, died Tuesday, April 19. She is survived by her common law husband, Ivan Markey II; children Troy, Terri, Ivan III; three grandchildren, Derrin, Mikey, Emily; four…