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WHS boys’ tennis team manages tie, but loses 4
The Wayland boys’ varsity tennis team is off to a rough start this season with four losses and a tie in dual match action last week. The Wildcats fell 6-2…
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Martin unveils historic school solar project panels
More than 600 solar panels installed on the roof at Martin Public Schools began producing energy on Wednesday, Aug. 15, and local officials officially had a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday.…
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Ranger Rick: Here are 5 reasons Trump stunned liberals
All of us have said something that eventually comes back to revisit us. Sometimes it is innocent and someone takes what we say not how we intended. Candidate Donald Trump,…
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One Small Voice: I write not to bury, but praise John McCain
The sad news is less than an hour old as I write this. John McCain, Republican Senator from Arizona, has died of the vicious cancer that tortured him. McCain has…
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The paradox of growth can create awkward decisions
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The modern paradox of growth was the elephant in the room at last…
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Memorial service is Aug. 31 for Myrtle Cole, 100
Myrtle Rose Cole, age 100, died Wednesday, Aug. 2. She is survived by her children, Barbara Jeanie (Jim) Kerber, Gary Cole; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Winona)…
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Molly is back at WHS! This time as secretary to AD
Wayland High School graduate Molly Lameyer has come back home to take the athletic secretary's position. Lameyer, perhaps best known as an all-state volleyball and basketball players for the Lady…
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Gun Lake Casino names 2 new assistant managers
Gun Lake Casino has announced the promotions of Marion Lebsock and Carter Pavey to assistant general managers. Lebsock previously served Gun Lake Casino as the director of human resources, where…
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Martin unveils new football field, but loses opener 26-0
Climax-Scotts Thursday evening spoiled Martin's unveiling of its new high school football field with a 26-0 decision in the season opener for both schools. Further details of the contest were…
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Vikings nail 6 conversions after 6 TDs in opening win
The Hopkins varsity football team racked up six touchdowns Thursday night en route to a high-scoring 42-30 victory over visiting nonleague opponent Ravenna. The Vikings cruised to a 42-16 advantage…