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Does Gun Lake Casino battle prejudice, discrimination?
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate.” — The…
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The accent is on local history at Martin’s Founders Day
A presentation on the history of Martin by Scott Kuykendall was featured Saturday afternoon at the Martin Founders Day celebration at the JC Wheeler Library. The observance was of the 180th…
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WHS senior grid lineman Ethan Mutschler dies in car crash
The Wayland High School community is reeling from the news this morning that senior athlete Ethan Mutschler was killed in a traffic accident. Mutschler was perhaps best known as a…
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Julia Sturvist chosen Wayland Main Street/DDA Director
Julia Sturvist has been selected as the new Main Street/DDA Director, succeeding Ingrid Miller, who left last month to take a job in Grand Rapids. Sturvist received her bachelor’s degree…
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Yes It’s True: Jim Bouton and ‘Ball Four’ told us the truth
“Here lies David T. Young. Dave tried to tell us the truth. We didn’t want to hear it.” — My request for my tombstone epitath The playwright George Bernard Shaw…
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Celebration of Life luncheon for Tony Kramer is Aug. 3
A Celebration of Life luncheon for Chef Tony Kramer, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Baker…
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Former Moline Baptist pastor, the Rev. James Reese dies
Former Moline Baptist pastor the Rev. James Reese died Friday, July 5, at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne (nee Kerr) of 62 years; daughter…
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Army Bob: It’s the American Constitution & flag, stupid
Among the Founding Fathers were 14 who owned slaves; thus those who drafted, signed and published the American Constitution must be shunned and the Constitution rendered null and void. The…
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Leighton balks at adopting local fireworks ordinance
Though the City of Wayland is considering a local fireworks ordinance, the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided against moving forward with such a move. Township Trustee John Hooker said,…
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Woman who drowned in Gun Lake was Laura Smith, 66
The Barry County Sheriff’s dive team and Hastings firefighters recovered the body of Laura Smith, 66, of Middleville, who apparently drowned in Gun Lake Thursday afternoon. Barry County Sheriff Dar…