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Ranger Rick: My bold predictions on Dem nomination
In New Hampshire, there are really five viable candidates who have a chance to win the state primary and move on to the next debacle. My take on their chances…
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Wildcat boys blanked 30-0 by Byron Center bowlers
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team was blanked 30-0 by Byron Center Monday afternoon. However, the Lady Wildcats took their dual match 26-4. "We had only five lady bowlers this…
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Rachel Cimek named Dorr Elementary asst. principal
Rachel Cimek, a fifth-grade teacher at Hopkins Elementary School, has been selected assistant principal for Dorr Elementary. Cimek, who was introduced to the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening, succeeds…
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‘Contras’ just might take control of Dorr Twp. Board
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Michigan presidential primary election is just a month away and only other issue…
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WHS choirs, students qualify for solo & ensemble
Ten students in the Wayland Union Select, Select Men and Honors Choir students10 qualified for State Solo and Ensemble competition. Qualifiers included Honors Choir, Select Men's Choir, Charity Oudbier, Elise Phipps, Anna…
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Army Bob: Should we use masks to fight Coronavirus?
by Robert M. Traxler I have always been one of those annoying folks who believes in the old adages “ a stitch in time saves nine,” “victory comes to the…
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Yes It’s True: 1970 was the evil year the music died
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is the second of a series of columns, extracted from a book never published, examining why those Fabulous Sixties, known for protest, free sex, drugs and…
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Hopkins’ Drew Weber to play hoops next year at Olivet
Hopkins High School football and basketball star Drew Weber (right) this weekend announced he has made a commitment to attend and play for Olivet College next year. Weber, a 6-3…
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Clippers overcome sluggish outing at Saugatuck, 38-32
The Martin boys' basketball team pushed its overall season record to 5-9 Friday night with a 38-32 victory over Saugatuck. "I thought we really started this game with a lack…
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Martin’s defense keeps on cranking out hoops wins
The Martin girls' varsity basketball team Friday evening powered past Saugatuck 52-25, showcasing once again its greatest strength — defense. The Lady Clippers, who rarely give up as many as…