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City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen
New Wayland City Manager Erik Wilson hasn’t been on the job very long, but he already has been called out by a disgruntled citizen. Peter Blok, who visited the council…
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Dorr native accepts new corporate post
Dorr native Dale J. Kaminski has accepted a position with Leggett and Platt, replacing the national account manager in furniture components upon his retirement this spring. Kaminski posted on Facebook,…
Make a Valentines Day cake just for fun
by Kathy Hamman Miller Just for fun! Get the kids together and tell them you’re going to make a surprise cake and need their help. Wait until they see what…
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King & I: The President only passes the buck
by Phyllis McCrossin King had a good laugh at my expense today. Seems I have a huge aversion to finger pointing, the blame game and gaslighting. So when President Donald…
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What we must do with vacant lot huge issue
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Planning Commisssion once again will take up the issue of a…
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Wildcat guys 2nd in Hudsonville tourney
The Wayland boys’ bowling team nabbed second place Saturday at the Hudsonville Invitational. The tournament started with two games and then five Baker games. After the two games, teams were…
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State power West Catholic handles Lady Wildcats, 60-38
COVER PHOTO: Duke and Dutchess of the Snowcoming were Lane Button and Harmony Laker. West Catholic, undefeated in the O-K Gold Conference standings and rated No. 4 among the top…
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Pine Street spelling bee winners revealed
The annual spelling bee at Pine Street Elementary in Wayland was held Wednesday, Jan. 29. The top 23 spellers from fourth and fifth grades competed for a chance to advance…
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U.S.-131 bridge repair slows traffic near Dorr
This was the scene Thursday on northbound U.S.-131, a mile north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) with traffic slowed to a crawl to stop at Wayland. The off ramp…
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Wildcats lose to old pals Cedar Springs
The Wayland boys’ bowling team had a reunion showdown Thursday with former O-K Gold Conference champion Cedar Springs, but lost 26-4. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said, “We had lost the conference…