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Jake Omness to take up golf at Davenport University

April 13, 2017

Wayland High School, who played football, basketball and golf for the Wildcats suring his prep career, has signed his intent to continue his golfing career at Davenport University. Jake is pictured with his parents, Mike and Dana Omness (seated) and head coach Chris Drew.

Lady Wildcats yield only 1 hit in doubleheader sweep

April 13, 2017

The Wayland varsity softball team started its season in familiar fashion with a doubleheader sweep over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats, defending champions of the O-K Gold Conference for the last 11 consecutive years, posted a couple of shutouts, 15-0 and 22-0 at Christian’s field. Abby Merice...

Salem, Hopkins Fire Depts. respond quickly to car blaze

April 13, 2017

Firefighters from the Hopkins and Salem Fire Departments were quick to respond to a car fire Thursday morning near Hopkins. The motorist, Cody Burch, did not suffer any major injuries, but the vehicle was a total loss. (Photo courtesy Katie Burch)

Lady Vikings post shutout in soccer win over Belding

April 12, 2017

The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team registered its first victory of the season Wednesday with a 1-0 triumph over O-K Silver Conference rival Belding. The Lady Vikings now are 1-2 overall after losing 3-0 to Grand Rapids Covenant Christian and 4-2 to Allegan before spring break. Keelan Kilbane, with an...

Hopkins edged in extra innings in showdown with Calvin

April 12, 2017

It was one of the earliest showdowns on the softball diamond this spring, and Calvin Christian, last year's Division 3 state runner-up, came from behind to beat upstart Hopkins 9-7 in extra innings. The Squires, also O-K Silver Conference champions a year ago, knew they had a battle on their...

Wildcat boys, girls lose to TK in dual meet openers

April 12, 2017

The Wayland High School boys' track team opened its dual meet season Wednesday with an 80-57 loss to O-K Gold Conference rival Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The girls lost as well, by a county of 95.5-41.5. Boys' coach Marty Howard said he was particularly impressed with the performances of Devin Jakey,...

Martin Township Board approves road paving projects

April 12, 2017

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved paving projects for portions of Fifth Street, Third Street and Eleventh Street for a combined cost of $147,349. The money to pay for the project will be taken out of the road funding in the budget for fiscal year 2017-18. The contractor will...

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

April 12, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 15, 1992 The Allegan United Way has decided to end its affiliation with the national organization because of continued negative publicity about spending priorities, according to Executive Director Jeff McElwee. The Leighton...

Martin’s Tanner Curry named Academic All-State

April 12, 2017

Tanner Curry has added to his many accolades this academic year by being named to the All-State Academic Team in Class D for basketball, Curry, a senior at Martin High School who plans to attend Saginaw Valley State University next fall, was All-State in football and basketball and carried a...

Wayland robotics team heading to state competition

April 12, 2017

In only its second year of competition, the Wayland Union High School FIRST Robotics team is headed to the Michigan State Championship this weekend at Saginaw Valley State University. The team has competed in two district contests so far this year. During its first competition held March 23-25 at Mason...

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