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Ranger Rick: Biden buckles before other world leaders
The last 145 days of Joe Biden's time in the presidency has been one of drippy honeymoon love from the media. No daily confrontations like with Trump, it is a…
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Police chase leads to traffic crash in Watson Township
A traffic chase Monday afternoon ultimately led to a three-vehicle crash in Watson Township. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department said they attempted to stop a motorist for a…
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Information sought on City Park bathroom vandalism
The Wayland City Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending the person or persons responsible for damaging and abusing the City Park restrooms over the last weekend. Police…
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Wayland 7th grader No. 2 in the nation in pole vault
Evie Mathis' phenomenal success in the pole vault this spring has reached new heights (pun intended). The Wayland Middle School seventh-grader, the daughter and Rick and Cindy Mathis, earlier this…
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Wayland Supt. says family reason for seeking position
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds Monday night acknowledged to the Board of Education she had sought the superintendency at Kalkaska Public Schools, but was not hired. Hinds, who…
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Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board
There was a contingent of virtual “torches and pitchforks” in the parking lot outside the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center before the school board meeting Monday night. A group…
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Welcome Back Kathy for ‘Busy Day Beef Stew’ recipe
EDITOR'S NOTE: Kathy Hamman Miller, author of the Townbroadcast "Grandma's Recipe Box" column, has returned from the disabled list after successful surgery. We welcome her back "to the same old…
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So it’s true board-supt. relations are not good
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Yes, the cat is out of the bag. Though Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr.…
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Ramblin’ Road: I give up Facebook for an old dog
by Phyllis McCrossin This week I deactivated my Facebook account. No big deal, I’ve done it at least 50 times before; but I think this time it might be for…
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Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job
Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s job in the Kalkaska School District. Dr. Hinds, who was named school chief at Wayland…