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Subterranean: A look back at ‘The Shape of Water’
by Walter G. Tarrow How do you become aware of what might be of interest to watch? What spurs you on to turn on the TV? To click on a…
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Yes It’s True: My support for vaccines is painful history
The recent spate of social media posts and news reports of people who refuse to get free, potentially life-saving Covid vaccines reminds me painfully of two stories about people I…
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Wildcats claim title in their own soccer invitational
The Wayland High School boys' soccer team is undefeated in dual matches thus far this season and the Wildcats claimed the title in the Wayland Invitational Saturday. They have won…
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Clippers debut in style with a smashing 54-0 victory
The Martin football team continued its recent winning ways in splendid fashion Friday night with a resounding 54-0 victory over visiting Wyoming Tri-Unity Christian. The Clippers beat Tri-Unity twice last…
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Wildcats lose 16-6, despite heroic efforts on defense
A "bend, but do not break" defense kept Wayland close Friday night in its season opening football game at Hamilton. But in the end, the host Hawkeyes prevailed 16-6. The…
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Former Wayland teacher Shirley Glascott, 81, dies
Wayland High School graduate Shirley Jean (Calkins) Glascott died in Ann Arbor Wednesday, Aug, at age 81. Shirley was born to parents Elton F. Calkins and Winona J. Keith, in…
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Chandler Brothers, Unity ruin Hopkins season debut
H Hudsonville Unity Christian came into the Hopkins football stadium Friday night not having lost on the gridiron since Nov. 22, 2019, in the state semifinals to Grand Rapids Catholic…
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Allegan County’s Covid statistics are worsening
The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported the second death in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus. The county’s death toll remained at 158 since March 2020…
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Memorial mass is Sept. 4 for Ellen Rose Parlmer, 94
Ellen Rose Parlmer died Sunday, Aug. 22., in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. She was 94. She was born on Feb. 6, 1927, Ellen was the first president of the Dorr…
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Dorr seems less interested in 425 pact with Hopkins
“Deal or No Deal.” Instead of a prime time TV game show, it appears to be the latter option for the surprising proposal for extension of sewer from Dorr Township…