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Wildcat golfers take 4th in 1st O-K Gold jamboree

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The Wayland boys' golf team finished fourth among seven teams Wednesday in the first O-K Gold Conference jamboree at Quail Ridge golf club "The scores were low and very competitive," reported coach Chris Drew. Wayland was led by sophomore Rory Bessinger with a 40 for the nine holes of play, followed...
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Lady Wildcats turn back Zeeland West on soccer field

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The Wayland girls' soccer team was able to secure its first home win of the season Wednesday,a 2-1 triumph over Zeeland West. "The first half was back and forth, with both teams taking turns with chances to score the first goal of the game," coach Ben Sleeman said. "Both keepers...
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Lady Vikings post shutout over Northpointe Christian

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The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team recorded its third straight victory Wednesday by turning back Grand Rapids Northpointe Christian 3-0. Goals were scored by Arika Hoffman, Taryn Kilbane and Megan Heft. Carrie Bowman and Taryn Kiblane both added an assist. Sam Seabright had five saves in posting the shutout in goal....
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Sports

Field issues delay home softball, baseball openers

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The Wayland varsity baseball team will play its first home game of the season Thursday, April 20. The varsity softball team has yet to play on its home field. School officials have insisted that there have been some minor physical problems that have been corrected and rainy weather has played...
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Wildcat boys, girls both lose to GR Christian power

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The Grand Rapids Christian boys’ track team is new to the O-K Gold Conference, but it’s already regarded as one of the top contenders for the league title. The Eagles cruised to a 101.5 to 35.5 dual meet victory over Wayland boys Wednesday. The girls’ squad, meanwhile, lost 90 to...
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

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25 years Ago — April 22, 1992 Stephen Lawrence, 36, and Candy Lawrence, husband and wife, have been charged with murder and arson in connection with the death of Stephen’s father, Willard, at his Gun Lake home on Elmwood Beach. Willard was a retired president of the Felpausch grocery chain....
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Dorr man sentenced to spend at least 10 years in prison

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Benjamin Franklin Miklusicak of Dorr has been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for his conviction of being a sexual offender in possession of child pornography. He was sentenced earlier this month by a federal judge recently sentenced to 124 months, or more than 10 years. He had...
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Funeral Saturday in Dorr for Caroline Emmon, 83

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Caroline J. Emmons, age 83, died Wednesday, April 19. She was born May 17, 1933, in Martin Township, the daughter of Harold and Carra (Kriegh) Gruber. Caroline is survived by her children Ward (Arla) Emmons Jr., Karen (Earl) Gates, Kevin (Brenda) Emmons, Monica (Barry) Kleeves, Valerie Emmons and Brian (Anne)...
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Two newest Alumni Hall of Fame members recognized

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Embriette Hyde, a 2005 graduate, and Mary Jane Merren, WHS Class of 1967, became the newest members of the Alumni Hall of Fame at the Wayland High School Scholastic Honors Night Tuesday. Wayland High School students in grades 9-12 who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher were...
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Editorial

Let’s continue our commitment to quality local schools

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Dear Wayland Union Schools voters, Why would an 81- year-old veteran with no children currently in the Wayland Union Schools want to vote “yes” to the current bond proposals? A strong school system improves neighborhoods and makes the school district more attractive and appealing. All members have the responsibility to...
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