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Hopkins Athletic Hall of Famer Carol Guy, 87, dies
Carol Guy, age 87, of Grand Rapids, died Friday, May 3. Mrs. Guy was recognized in 2016 for her volunteer efforts as the faithful keeper of the scorebook for Hopkins…
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Wayland boys capture Hopkins Invitational title
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the Hopkins Invitational. The Wildcats edged Allendale 142 points to 140 in a 12-team field. Hopkins was fifth…
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Martin schools seek 18-mill renewal, board member
Voters in the Martin Public School district will be asked to renew an 18-mill property tax levy on businesses and industries Tuesday, May 7, in a special election. The millage…
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WHS grad Sarah Brewer just can’t give up running
Wayland High School 2006 graduate Sarah Brewer, daughter of WHS cross-country coach Sue Brewer and former Wildcat golf coach Allen Brewer, continues to run competitively, even after graduation from college.…
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Lady Vikings sweep twin bill over undefeated foe
Hopkins swept a doubleheader against undefeated Belding Friday to claim its eighth consecutive victory in softball. The Lady Vikings, after a slow 1-2 start, now are on a roll and…
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WHS grad Tyler Merren going back to paralympics
Paralympic silver medalist Tyler Merren, a Wayland High School graduate, is planning to compete internationally with the U.S. goalball team again in Tokyo in 2020 Merren, 34, and his wife…
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Two WHS students join Armed Forces Thanksgiving
Hope Korreck and Mackenzie Estelle represented Wayland High School Friday at the Armed Forces Thanksgiving at the JW Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids. The mission of the Armed Forces Thanksgiving…
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Funeral May 6 for Legion commander Garnet Lain
Garnet D. Lain, age 86, died Wednesday, May 1. Garnet was the commander of the American Legion for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He…
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Yes It’s True: I am allergic to celebrity journalism
"Eighty percent of life is just showing up." — Woody Allen The City of Wayland welcomed three political celebrities in 48 hours between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. Yes, it…
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Army Bob: The Green New Deal plan needs rebuttal
by Robert M. Traxler Take a few minutes and read the Green New Deal. Our friends in the media have made the plan all things to all people, but read…