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Wayland Summerfest has to overcome 2 challenges
The Wayland Summerfest 2024 faced a couple of challenges Saturday, but seemed to come through them just fine. One challenge was that it was being the same day as the…
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Lady Clippers eliminated in regionals loss to Mendon
The Martin softball season was concluded Saturday in the Division 4 regional semifinals with a a 13-2 loss to Mendon. The Lady Clippers had defeated Gobles and Centreville in the…
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Wildcats blanked by Unity Christian in regional semis
The Wayland softball team’s bats have gone silent only twice this spring. Unfortunately, the second time was in the regional semifinals Saturday afternoon. Hudsonville Unity Christian, which brought a 32-6…
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Students: Please do leave home without smart phones
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve been surprised lately that only now school districts and school officials are toying…
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Funeral Aug. 1 for former Wayland trooper Harold Keena
Longtime trooper at the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police Harold Keena died April 11 in Winter Haven, Fla., He was 96. He was born to Ernest and Helen…
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Service at a later date for Cathy Calkins, 50, of Dorr
Cathy Marie Calkins, age 50, died Wednesday, June 5. Cathy enjoyed reading, spending time with family at get-togethers, and spending time with children - especially her nieces and nephews. Cathy…
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Seven Wildcats named to all-conference softball team
O-K Gold Conference champion Wayland landed seven of its players on the all-league team. The Wildcats, who went undefeated in 14 games in league play, captured their 29th O-K Gold…
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Watson Township to add planning services of GR firm
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening renewed contracts for insurance, Michigan Township Association dues and decided to add planning services from a Grand Rapids firm. The board reluctantly agreed to…
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Army Bob: Hunter Biden puts shoe on the other foot
by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump was convicted, and it is making the progressive movement giddy. The old adage of “Beware of what you wish for as you may…
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Service planned for Saturday for Rose Hinmon, 42
Rose Marie Hinmon, age 42, died at her home in Allegan on Tuesday, June 4. Rose had a cheerful and happy personality.She enjoyed being with her kids and watching them…