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Lady Wildcats ‘win ugly’ vs. Kelloggsville to go to 7-0
It was a bad night for the Wayland girls’ basketball team. It was a bad night for the referees. It may even have been a bad night for coaches. The…
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Ranger Rick: At Golden Globes, truth speaks to power
I didn't watch the Golden Globe Awards last night. I really don't give a flying rat's rear end who won what for what performance (although I have a weakness for…
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State Police seek info on Barry County robbery suspect
Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 2:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Little's Country Store 5819 Thornapple Lake Road in Hastings Township, not…
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Hopkins girls now 2-0 in conference bowl standings
The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team is 2-0 in O-K Silver Conference matches thus far this season. The Lady Vikings picked up their latest win in Belding, 17-13. High scores…
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Lady Wildcats’ bowling team takes down TK, 22-8
The Wayland girls' bowling team scored a convincing 22-8 dual match victory Monday night over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The ladies' first Baker game of only 122 and lost four points…
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Postal worker killed in crash was from Martin area
A U.S. Postal Service worker from Martin died Monday just after noon on 10th Street between between 107th and 110th Avenues after a truck hit the vehicle while it was…
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City Council hears about busy years for police, ambulance
The Wayland City Council Monday night was treated to a "year in review" for Wayland Area Ambulance Services (WAEMS) and the local police department. Councilman Joe Kramer, himself an emergency…
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Wayland Middle School has 7 students in Honors Choir
Seven Wayland Union Middle School students have been selected for the State Honors Choir. The State Honors Choir Middle School concert will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 16, at…
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Vicar David Miller ordained into St. Paul public ministry
Vicar David Miller of Moline was ordained into public ministry at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia, Sunday afternoon, followed by a banquet celebration. Joining him in the celebration, among others, were family…
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One Small Voice: Trump’s action=chaos, not peace
During the Vietnam War there were lots of slogans against our involvement in southeast Asia. The one that has stuck in my mind for, lo, these 46 years since the…