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Ribbon cutting held for towing & recovery
A ribbon cutting took place Saturday afternoon at the new Fifelski Towing & Recovery business on the south side of 142nd Avenue to the immediate east of the Dorr Bible…
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Vikings’ softball coach calling it quits
Amy Bishop Funk has decided to give up coaching softball at Hopkins High School after seven years. She posted on Facebook Saturday, “Well all good things come to an end.…
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Wildcats win another district softball title
It was no surprise Saturday afternoon when Wayland scored yet another district tournament championship. The only real surprise came in the semifinal round when the ‘Cats escaped another upset bid…
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Wayland pole vaulter captures state title
Annika Ford, Kambria Moored, Ellarie Baugh, and Riley Homrich - 4x100m Relay posted a school record and O-K Silver Conference record time 49.62seconds. Wayland High School junior Evie Mathis finally…
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Janet Neuman’s mass scheduled for June 4
Janet Lynn Neuman, age 74, died Thursday, May 29. Janet was a woman of many talents and boundless kindness. She loved her crafts and scrapbooking with a passion she passed…
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Celebration of life for Wayne Lapham later
Wayne E. Lapham, age 73, died Monday, May 26. He leaves behind his wife of 51 years, Patricia Lapham, and a son, Daniel Lapham. He was a long time resident…
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Army Bob: Media covered up Joe Biden’s aging illness
by Robert M. Traxler The question of whether the White House covered up former President Joe Biden's cognitive decline is a subject of ongoing debate. What is not in question…
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Busy day May 31 for local track, softball
Saturday, May 31, will be a very busy day for the Wayland, Hopkins and Martin athletic programs. Featured in the day will be baseball and softball district tournaments and state…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 29, 2000 An aerial view of Wayland High School in the…
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Former WHS hurler wins academic honors
Former Wayland High School pitching standout Emma Ludema has earned all-MIAA academic honors, one of five Calvin University softball players to do so. Ludema was an all-state pitcher for the…