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We can’t handle or we don’t deserve the truth?
"In a totalitarian society, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." — George Orwell ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor.…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Thompsons take over Open Road Brewery downtown
Gordon and Jen Thompson are the new owners of the Open Road Brewery in downtown Wayland. The couple are taking over for Bruce Patrick, who has retired. “I’m incredibly excited…
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Martin Resource Center will be closed this Saturday
The Martin Resource Center free food wagon will not be open this Saturday on the south end of the village on 10th Street, but will resume operations on Tuesday. The…
Posted inSports
Wildcats end regular season with 2 wins over Lowell
Wayland's four seniors are nearing the end of their prep careers in softball. The Wayland softball team Thursday afternoon decided to go ahead and end the regular season with a…
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Allegan forfeits softball district opener to Wayland
For undisclosed reasons, Allegan has decided to forfeit Saturday morning’s district tournament softball game to Wayland. The Wildcats were scheduled to take on the Tigers at 10 a.m. Saturday. The…
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It’s official: Eggleston is Zeeland’s 1st superintendent
Josh Eggleston It’s official: Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston will become Zeeland Township’s first-ever superintendent. The Zeeland Township Board took only three minutes in a special meeting Wednesday afternoon to…
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Hopkins softball team earns all-state academic honors
The Hopkins High School varsity softball team has earned earning team academic all-state honors. Vikings Jessi Spray, Peyton Roxbury, and Kate Steffes also earned individual academic all-state honors. Hopkins will…
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Army Bob: So what will Trump do if he’s re-elected?
by Robert M. Traxler So, what would happen if President Donald Trump were re-elected? According to The Atlantic, the January/February issue: • He would retaliate against his enemy. So just…
Posted inObituaries
Services Monday in Hudsonville for Dick Kroon, 97
Dick Kroon, 97, died Tuesday, May 28. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Hazel Kroon; children Rick Kroon, Dallas (Jennifer) Kroon; grandchildren Jason (Suzanne) Popma, Jessica (Dan)…
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Celebration of life will be Friday for Shawn Eaton, 55
Patrick Shawn Eaton, a devoted father, brother, and entrepreneur, died May 26, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with Huntington's disease. Born March 2, 1969, in Warrensville…