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Lady Wildcats fall short in their own tournament

The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team was defeated by Otsego in bracket play at the Wayland Invitational. The Bulldogs went on to finish in the runner-up slot to Shelby.…

Editor October 9, 2021

Features

Hopkins has ‘Teacher of Teacher’ strong connection

Hopkins High School FFA instructor and advisor Jessica Couch has been been selected for a Teacher of Teachers Award after being nominated by former student Samantha Ludlam. Ludlam, former Miss…

Editor October 9, 2021

Sports

Wildcat cross boys capture Allegan Invitational trophy

It was another big day for the Wayland High School cross-country teams at the Allegan Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat boys captured first place in the combined team results and the…

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Sports

Wildcat defense continues to struggle in 62-22 loss

The Wayland varsity football team lost Friday night at Cedar Springs by a 62-22, a score that was eerily close to the final verdict against South Christian two weeks…

Editor October 8, 2021

Sports

Clippers beat Mendon 28-20 in battle for league title

Martin won the "only showdown in town" Friday night on a rain-soaked field with a bruising 28-20 triumph over Mendon. The visiting Hornets brought in a 5-1 overall record and…

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Sports

Vikings edged 21-20 by failed PAT try in 4th quarter

The Hopkins varsity football team has had problems in getting extra points after touchdowns. This time it cost the Vikings an important O-K Silver Conference matchup Friday against Sparta. The…

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Community Notices

Allegan County now has 180 Covid deaths since 2020

Three more deaths related to the Coronavirus were reported over the past week by the Allegan County Health Department. The total number of fatalities attributed to Covid since the pandemic…

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Sports

Lady Wildcats finish at 6-1 in Gold dual competition

The Wayland varsity volleyball team will go into next week's O-K Gold Conference tournament in second place with a 6-1 dual match record. The Lady Wildcats completed the league…

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Community Notices

Funnel cloud seen in Salem Township Bunker Hill area

Weather sirens in Wayland went off about 4 p.m. Friday off due to a reported tornado on the ground in the area of Salem Township, 146th Avenue and 27th Street,…

Editor October 8, 2021

Sports

Lady Vikings honor 4 seniors, then beat Sparta

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team Thursday night honored four seniors, Ryley Dykstra, Maya Kerber, Avery Roxbury and Sierra Smith and then capped the festive night with a straight set triumph…

Editor October 8, 2021