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Allegan County has 2 more Covid deaths; cases rising
The Allegan County Health Department has reported today that two more people in the county have died in the past two weeks as a result of the Coronavirus. As of…
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Wayland superintendent addresses incident issues
by Dr. Christina Hinds Last week, two incidents occurred at our high school. The first incident involved one student who was physically assaulted by three other students. A second unrelated…
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City proceeds with plans for sewer repair facilities
The Wayland City Council Monday night unanimously voted to proceed with a proposal to upgrade lift stations for the sewer treatment plant. Water and Sewer Supt. Ben Bachelder showed council…
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Ramblin’ Road: Our space challenges are overcome
by Phyllis McCrossin I can’t believe we are entering year three of living full-time in our travel trailer. It’s a lot of togetherness, but we’ve found ways to make it…
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Yes It’s True: It’s Gambee’s fault for ‘discovering’ moi
"Wherever the newspapers are filled with good news, the jails are filled with good people." — Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan A message to all those who don’t like me or…
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One Small Voice: Norm Macdonald spoke to my dark side
by Lynn Mandaville His name was not a household word. His was not a delicate mainstream comedy. Those of us who were familiar with his work had not heard much…
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Local school officials to examine petitions’ legality
Wayland and Martin school officials were somewhat taken aback Thursday and Friday when parents' social media groups announced that Brandon Elementary and Baker Elementary parking lots would be the sites…
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Wildcats fail to keep lead, fall to Ottawa Hills in OT
Wayland couldn't hold on to a 22-8 lead Friday night against Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills and eventually lost a 28-22 overtime football contest Houseman Field. The Bengals scored 14 unanswered…
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Wildcat boys, girls’ harriers middle of the pack at MSU
Both the Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams Friday finished in the middle of the pack at the annual Michigan State University Spartan Invitational at Forest Akers East Golf Course.…
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Clippers take down fellow unbeaten Montabella 48-6
Martin ran into a fellow unbeaten eight-man football squad Friday night in Blanchard Montabella and had a pleasant, but long ride home after a 48-6 victory. The Mustangs, who switched…