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Wildcat boys claim 1st win this season on the lanes
The Wayland boys' varsity bowing team posted its first dual match victory of the season in a 27-3 win Monday over O-K Gold Conference rival East Grand Rapids. "On top…
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If you can no longer legislate pot, then regulate it
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “I don’t want marijuana in my community, I don’t wanna sell it, I don’t…
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Anybody interested in helping Calif. fire victims?
To the editor: A few of my family members and friends have been displaced by the fires in California, and it is bringing back memories of waking up to the…
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One Small Voice: Do good, if only for the endorphins
by Lynn Mandaville "He recognized that serving others enriched the giver's soul." This is an isolated quote taken from the eulogy given by George W. Bush for his father, George…
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Michelle DeYoung-Foster VFW Teacher of the Year
Michelle DeYoung-Foster (center), Wayland Middle School science teacher and robotics coach, was named the 2018 VFW Teacher of the Year award recipient at the annual Pearl Harbor Assembly Friday, Dec.…
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Food, clothing collected during Christmas parade
The 40th annual Wayland Christmas parade was held downtown Saturday morning, with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tanner as grand marshals. The Wayland High School marching band got into the spirit…
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Clipper boys rally to take 3rd straight; girls win debut
Both Martin boys' and girls; basketball teams came up with Southwest Athletic Conference victories Friday night at Coloma. The Clipper boys staged a furious comeback to register a 61-58 victory…
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Funeral will be Monday for Louise Walters, 74
Louise Walters, 74, died Friday, Dec. 7. Louise worked at Laurels of Sandy Creek for 25 years. She loved her job taking care of people and her co-workers. She is…
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Viking cruise to hoops win over Aviation Academy
The Hopkins varsity basketball team cruised to its second win in two outings this season Friday night, 77-36 over West Michigan Aviation Academy. The nonleague triumph followed an impressive 65-52…
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Basura: Blennies, college football and GHW Bush
Essential Oils that I recognize: Motor. Hashish. Olive. — (attributed to me) . . . I was dreaming about snorkeling. There are so many interesting fish and other forms of marine…