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Vikings avenge only O-K Silver baseball defeat this season

May 17, 2017

Hopkins defeated NorthPointe Christian 5-4 Wednesday in extra innings to take over first place in the O-K Silver Conference. The thrilling win avenged a 1-0 loss to the Mustangs earlier this spring and brought the Vikings' league record to 8-1. They are 12-3-1 overall. The game was tied at four with...

Lady Vikings crush Godwin 22-0 to halt 3-game losing streak

May 17, 2017

The Hopkins varsity softball team pulled out of a mild slump Wednesday with a 22-0 victory in three innings over O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Godwin Heights. The victory lifted the Lady Vikings overall season record to 12-9 and halted a three-game losing streak. Morgan Fifelski threw all three innings...

Wayland Connection helps Davenport win in NAIA tourney

May 17, 2017

Davenport University's softball team won the opening round of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) post-season tournament the hard way Wednesday by sweeping Rio Grande in a do-or-die doubleheader. The Panthers are heavily influenced, as usual, by the Wayland Connection, including (from left) first and third sacker Haley Obetts,...

‘Importance of Pollinators’ presentation will be May 24

May 17, 2017

Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) and U.S. Department of Agriculture will present a program on "The Importance of Pollinators" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th St. Shelbyville. This event is open to the public at large and free to attend. There...

Wayland Schools public forum June 1 on next bond proposal

May 17, 2017

Wayland Union Schools will be presenting information and seeking feedback from the public on potential school facilities projects, reduced in size and scope, for a possible bond proposal in the Nov. 7 election. A public forum will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1, at the Wayland Union Middle School Cafeteria. “We are greatly...

Blessing of the Animals set at City Park Saturday, May 27

May 17, 2017

Rev. Bonnie Simerly and the United Church of Wayland invite all who have pet animals to the first annual “Blessing of the Animals” under the trees of Wayland City Park Gazebo at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 27. Seniors, families, singles and children are encouraged to bring their horses, dogs, cats, birds,...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

May 17, 2017

25 Years Ago — May 20, 1992 The Wayland Memorial Day parade will take place as usual, but the customary route has been revised because of the Streetscape construction in the downtown area. Candidates have filed for offices in the August 1992 primary. Featured in this year’s vote will be...

Wildcats win 2 close games to gain twin bill sweep

May 17, 2017

The Wayland varsity baseball team picked up a doubleheader sweep Tuesday, edging Forest Hills Eastern 3-2 and 2-1. Chris Kincaid started on the mound for the Wildcats, picking up the win, going six scoreless innings on four hits, striking out three and walking four. Carter Morse entered in the seventh...

Lady Wildcats absorb rare Gold loss, to Forest Hills Eastern

May 17, 2017

The Wayland varsity softball team suffered a rare defeat at the hands of a conference opponent Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. The Lady Wildcats lost 5-3 to Forest Hills Eastern, the first time they’ve been bested by a league opponent since South Christian turned the trick five...

Funeral will be in Dorr Saturday for Matt Rewa, 60, of Kent City

May 16, 2017

Matthew Allen Rewa, age 60 of Kent City, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, May 13, in Longview, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Rewa; his beloved children, Jammin (Erin) Rewa, Matt (Jenny) Rewa, Phil Rewa and Mariel Rewa; 10 grandchildren; 5 brothers and 3 sisters, many extended family and...

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