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Hopkins boys still perfect, girls 8-2 in bowling matches

January 20, 2017

Both the Hopkins boys’ and girls’ bowling teams have enjoyed plenty of success this week in dual matches. The boys came from behind Friday to beat West Catholic 18-12 remain unbeaten this season in nine contests. They blanked Wyoming Lee 30-0 on Wednesday. The Lady Vikings, meanwhile, have been on...

Wildcats pull out thriller over league unbeaten Wyoming

January 20, 2017

The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team pulled off a big victory on the road Friday evening with a 76-72 decision over Wyoming. The verdict lifted the Wildcats' overall season record to 6-2 and 3-1 in the tough O-K Gold Conference. Wyoming entered the contest with a 7-1 record overall and...

Steeby Elementary designated as ‘Reward School’

January 20, 2017

The Michigan Department of Education has identified Steeby Elementary as a Reward School in its score cards released this week. The State Department of Education defines a school as a reward school when one or more of the following criteria is met: · The school is in the top 5...

Nominations sought for WHS Alumni Hall of Fame

January 20, 2017

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominees for the 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame. Thoe who wish to nominate a candidate for consideration may the nominee’s name and qualifications to Principal Tom Cutler, Wayland Union High School, 870 E. Superior St., Wayland, MI 49348 or email to cutlert@waylandunion.org Deadline for submitting...

Kathryn Lowman’s celebration of life slated later

January 20, 2017

Kathryn Ann (Bolhuis) Lowman died Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Allegan County Medical Care facility after a long and hard-fought battle with dementia. She was 90 years old. She was a beloved prayer warrior, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Kathryn was born July 24, 1926, to Daniel and...

Mass of Christian Burial Monday for Edna Wiest, 96

January 19, 2017

Edna Wiest (Nickels), age 96, of Dorr, died Thursday, Jan. 19. She is survived by her children Larry Wiest and Bonnie (Gene) Major, her grandchildren Nick Wiest, Rachel (Dmitriy Kostyuchenko) Wiest, Dr. Tiffany (Dr. Sean Minnich), Dr. Timothy Major, and Dr. Todd Major; her sister Lorena Boersma; sister-in-law Lillian DeBree;...

Yes It Is, It’s True: We are manipulated by hucksters

January 19, 2017

“By the way if anyone here is in advertising or marketing… kill yourself... There's no rationalization for what you do and you are Satan's little helpers…— The late, great comedian Bill Hicks, to a night club audience nearly 25 years ago. Free Clipart Illustrations at http://www.ClipartOf.com/ Anybody who knows me,...

Nicki Cardosa steps down as WHS volleyball coach

January 19, 2017

Nicole Cardosa, a solid member of the Ritz-Merchant family that has dominated women's athletics in Wayland for several decades, has given up her varsity volleyball coaching job. The Wayland school district, on its web site, is advertising for a new head coach for the varsity volleyball program. Cardosa, who also...

Columns

Army Bob: Too many unknowingly have prostate cancer

January 19, 2017

For all the good folks who read the Army Bob column, let me warn you this is a departure from the norm. This series of articles will concern one old man’s journey through a possible cancer diagnosis. I went in to see my primary care doctor for the MEDICARE required...

Hopkins schools community forum slated for Jan. 30

January 19, 2017

A community forum on the local public school system is being planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at the Hopkins High School cafeteria. All members of the community and school system staff and employees are welcome to come and to participate. Forum organizers say its purpose is...

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