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I need attitude adjustment for my ‘Busy of Living’
by Denise Dykstra "In the Busy of Living, Remember It’s the Small Moments All Around Us That Make a Life" Sometimes I get so busy that I forget to live…
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Local police believe threats at WMS are not credible
Wayland Police have investigated numerous allegations that a middle school student was threatening to kill other students shortly after the tragedy in Oxford. Allegations were made that the student had…
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Retired local public safety director speaks at Hopkins
Retired Wayland Union Schools public safety director Harry Werkema gave Hopkins Middle School students a presentation Monday on school safety. His program, called "It's in Your Hands," covers a variety…
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Lady Wildcats still perfect in O-K Gold bowl matches
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team remained undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference standings with a 27-3 triumph Monday afternoon over Forest Hills Eastern and the boys' outfit came through…
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Martin Supt. passionately defends saving kids policy
Brooke Ballee-Stone Martin Public Schools Superintendent Brooke Ballee-Stone showed passion while defending decisions to shut down classroom instruction and mask up athletes in efforts to mitigate a Covid-19 surge. Ballee-Stone…
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WHS to continue with virtual instruction Tuesday
Wayland High School will continue virtual on-line instruction Tuesday instead of in-person classes an increase in COVID-19 virus positivity. The high school last Thursday and Friday discontinued in-person instruction for…
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Benches honoring former Watson officials arrive
The benches ordered by the Watson Township Board to honor John and Chuck Andrysiak and Barb Wrobleski have arrived. They will be placed near the Watson Township Hall. John was…
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Funeral Jan. 19 for U.S. Taxpayers Party activist
William "Bill" Mohr, age 62, died Thursday, Jan. 13. Bill and second wife Cheryl were members of New Life Baptist Fellowship for many years and after moving to Martin began to…
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Ramblin’ Road: I know why a chicken crossed the road
by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have been laying low for the past two weeks. Our daughter tested positive for COVID shortly after New Year’s Eve and quarantined herself. Since…
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Funeral mass Wednesday for Barbara Lenhart, 65
Barbara “Aunt Barb” Harriet Lenhart, age 65 of Byron Center, died Saturday, Jan. 15, after battling cancer. Barb was a beloved wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her…