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Ranger Rick: Is it really the University of Michigan?
In the fall of 2014 at the University of Michigan, more than half the students at the Ann Arbor campus were from out of state. It was the first time…
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Wayland CCA students 2nd in GR disc golf tournament
Career Connections Academy (CCA) competed in a disc golf tournament last Friday at Garfield Park in Grand Rapids. They placed second as a team and won individual medals for second,…
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Celebration of life for Bob Kaczanowski will be Oct. 20
Robert "Bob" Kaczanowski of Wayland died Sunday, Oct. 7, due to complications from cancer. He was 57. Bob was born July 5, 1961 in Grand Rapids, to Gerald and Gloria…
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South Christian wins Gold golf title, Lady ‘Cats 4th
The Wayland girls' golf team finished fourth in the final standings of the O-K Gold Conference after the league tournament Monday at Thornapple Pointe. The Lady Wildcats recorded a team…
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Wayland schools trying out a different truancy program
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening learned about a new truancy diversion program from Director of Instruction Teresa Fulk. She said the local district does better than many others…
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Happy 89th birthday to Dr. Kenneth DeWeerd
Dr. Kenneth DeWeerd, longtime veterinarian and community service participant in Wayland, now retired, was given a special birthday cake Monday by the Auction House Cafe personnel. DeWeerd, a frequent guest…
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Presley Hudson wins CMU’s prestigious Enberg award
by Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com Sue Guevara knew she had a gem when she saw one in Presley Hudson. Guevara, the Central Michigan University women's basketball coach, also had a pizza. "It seems…
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The Republican Party has sold its soul to Donald Trump
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “That’s all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands no more.” — Popeye …
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One Small Voice: Who were losers in Kavanaugh caper?
by Lynn Mandaville Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said that the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh is a win for the Republican Party and the greatest achievement of his own…
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Army Bob: For some, Kavanaugh will be guilty forever
Innocent until proven guilty is not only an American constitutional right, but an international human right. Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been confirmed by the Senate; time to shorten sail and…