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Leighton air park issue to go to public hearing in May
The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended denial for a request for an ar strip, but the issue now will go before the Township Board May 22 or 23 in…
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Hopkins robotics team qualifies for state championship
The Hopkins FIRST Robotics team has qualified for the Michigan Championship April 13-15 at Saginaw Valley State University. The Tech Vikings built a robot to pick up gears and deliver…
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Wubben’s 4 RBIs lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian
James Wubben drove in four on three hits to lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian 11-1 Wednesday in the O-K Silver Conference opener for both teams. Wubben drove in runs in…
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Jake Omness to take up golf at Davenport University
Wayland High School, who played football, basketball and golf for the Wildcats suring his prep career, has signed his intent to continue his golfing career at Davenport University. Jake is pictured…
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Lady Wildcats yield only 1 hit in doubleheader sweep
The Wayland varsity softball team started its season in familiar fashion with a doubleheader sweep over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats, defending champions of the O-K Gold…
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Salem, Hopkins Fire Depts. respond quickly to car blaze
Firefighters from the Hopkins and Salem Fire Departments were quick to respond to a car fire Thursday morning near Hopkins. The motorist, Cody Burch, did not suffer any major injuries,…
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Lady Vikings post shutout in soccer win over Belding
The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team registered its first victory of the season Wednesday with a 1-0 triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Lady Vikings now are 1-2…
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Hopkins edged in extra innings in showdown with Calvin
It was one of the earliest showdowns on the softball diamond this spring, and Calvin Christian, last year's Division 3 state runner-up, came from behind to beat upstart Hopkins 9-7…
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Wildcat boys, girls lose to TK in dual meet openers
The Wayland High School boys' track team opened its dual meet season Wednesday with an 80-57 loss to O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The girls lost as well,…
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Martin Township Board approves road paving projects
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved paving projects for portions of Fifth Street, Third Street and Eleventh Street for a combined cost of $147,349. The money to pay for…