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Basura: Strange adventures in the wild world of sumo
“It ain’t the meat, it’s the motion.” — Maria Muldaur On Friday, June 8, 2018, for the first time ever, sumo came to Michigan. The event was billed as "Sushi,…
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Wildcat golfers finish 9th in rainy state tournament
A record-breaking performance seemed to be a fitting finish for a record-breaking season for the Wayland High School boys' golf team at the Division 2 state tournament Saturday. Despite a…
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Wayland schools’ retiring staff honored at ceremony
Wayland Union Schools earlier this spring honored retiring staff members (from left) Kathy Lehnertz, secretary, high school guidance, 3.14 years of service; Brenda Kraima, transportation supervisor, 19.95 years;Joyce Steffes, secretary,…
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Lady Wildcats’ season ends with 2-1 loss in regionals
The Wayland varsity girls' softball team's season was concluded Saturday in the regionals with a tough 2-1 loss to Spring Lake. The Lady Wildcats, who this year won their 24th…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Silly season begins for 72nd District
The silly season indeed has begun. A very competitive election contest for state representative from the 72nd District already is showing signs of being entertaining, thanks to a gaffe by…
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Watson OKs reimbursement plan for tribe land trusts
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution supporting the Hopkins Area Fire Department's recommendation for negotiating with the Gun Lake Tribe when it takes land into federal trust.…
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Chris Rupke wins Brenner Outstanding Teacher award
Chris Rupke (left) has been selected as this year's winner of the Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Rupke is an elementary art teacher. The honor is bestowed annually in…
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Sincerely: Use your only power to vote Aug. 7, Nov. 6
ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “If voting really made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” —…
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Watson learns family head, not girl, buried roadside
New information reveals that the supposed nearly 120-year-old roadside grave in Watson Township actually contains the body of the former property owner rather than an infant girl. The tragic and…
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Army Bob: U.S. military base in Poland is a good idea
by Robert M. Traxler Poland is offering to pay $2 billion to establish a permanent U.S. military presence in its country, according to a recently revealed proposal. “This proposal outlines the…