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Save our democratic elections with pre-primary votes
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. At the risk of being a bit of a broken record, I hereby ask…
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Martin students learn the dangers of distracted driving
by Austin Marsman "Eyes on the road, hands on the wheel." It’s a simple message that was learned Monday by students in ninth through 12th grades at Martin High School.…
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Ranger Rick: About Tesla, Ford and electric vehicles
Tesla: I keep a close eye on economics and government boondoggles. My favorite cash squandering government supported business is Tesla and the con-man genius Elon Musk. Last Wednesday Tesla reported…
Posted inSports
Lady ‘Cats to resume suspended game at TK tonight
The Wayland varsity girls' soccer team fell just shy of league-leading South Christian 2-0 Monday evening. Goals on either side of halftime were the difference in defeat for the Lady…
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Lady Vikings still unbeaten in O-K Silver after sweep
The Hopkins softball team took a twin bill from Wyoming Lee Monday, 21-1 and 22-3. The Lady Vikings remain undefeated in O-K Silver Conference play. They are listed as having…
Posted inObituaries
Service Wednesday for Joan Arnold, formerly of Wayland
Joan "JoAnn" Arnold, formerly of Wayland, died Sunday, May 6. She was 88. Joan was a full-time homemaker taking care of her kids when they returned from Wayland schools and…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Ron Draayer is the Democrat in 72nd District contest
Ron Draayer of Kentwood is the Democrat who has filed to run for 72nd District State Representative. Draayer, who has taught business for 40 years at Davenport University and lists…
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City pays out $8,500 in insurance opt-out settlement
The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a memorandum of understanding to resolve a grievance filed by an officer with the Police Department. The officer, who was not identified, will…
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Woman struck by pickup while walking near Orchard Hills
A pickup truck struck a female pedestrian Monday morning in Wayland Township near the Orchard Hills Golf Course. Michigan State Police troopers indicated the morning bright sun may have been…
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Lady Wildcats win 8-0 to even season record at 4-4
Wayland evened its overall season record at 4-4 and improved its O-K Gold Conference record to 2-3 with an 8-0 soccer victory Friday over Wyoming. The Lady Wildcats scored all…