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Army Bob: Pipelines in U.S. bad, Russian pipeline good
EDITOR'S NOTE: Ranger Rick is on vacation this week and he asked Army Bob to pinch hit for him today in the continuing effort to promote the "write the right…
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Pullman motorcyclist dies at Shelbyville U.S.-131 exit
A 65-year-old Pullman man died in a motorcycle crash Monday near the U.S.-131 expressway exits No. 59, Shelbyville. Michigan State Police Troopers said Ronald Presley, 65, died just before noon…
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Lady Wildcats go unbeaten to reclaim Gold softball title
The Wayland varsity softball team has proved that indeed it is back. The Lady Wildcats pummeled Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills 19-0 and 23-0 Monday afternoon and evening to complete their…
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Barry County Fair will return this year, July 18-24
The Barry County Fair this summer will resume its one week of celebration from July 18 to July 24 at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and…
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WHS graduate in critical condition after traffic crash
Wayland High School graduate Austyn Chase, 21, is fighting for his life after a serious traffic crash Sunday morning on 14 Mile Road, Rockford. A Go Fund Me site has…
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Have we finally gotten past the political mask issue?
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Sometimes doing what seems to be the right thing can have unintended negative consequences.…
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Local musician inducted into MI Music Hall of Fame
Local musician Luke Lenhart of New Salem this past weekend was inducted into the Michigan Country Music Hall of Fame. Lenhart, a Hopkins High School graduate, has been playing folk,…
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Ramblin’ Road: Cleanliness is next to godliness in store
by Phyllis McCrossin Though the calendar says it is not quite summer, for most of us Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season. Yesterday was perfect tourist…
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Three Rivers ends Wildcat win streak at 20 in a row
The Wayland varsity softball winning streak of 20 games ended Saturday in a 4-3 loss to Three Rivers in the second game of the Wayland Quad. The Lady Wildcats once…
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Service is Thursday for Sheryl Visser, 57, of Moline
Sheryl Visser, age 57, of Moline, died Thursday May 20. Sheryl worked as a bed maker at Sandy Creek Nursing Home and washed pots, pans, and tables at Burger King.…