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Lady Wildcats turn back Zeeland West on soccer field
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…
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Lady Vikings post shutout over Northpointe Christian
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…
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Field issues delay home softball, baseball openers
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…
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Wildcat boys, girls both lose to GR Christian power
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…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
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…
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Dorr man sentenced to spend at least 10 years in prison
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…
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Funeral Saturday in Dorr for Caroline Emmon, 83
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…
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Two newest Alumni Hall of Fame members recognized
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…
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Let’s continue our commitment to quality local schools
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…
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Wayland man nominated for ‘Building Bridges’ award
Keith Vandenberg of Wayland has been nominated for the Building Bridges Award by the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This award is given annually to a non-Hispanic community member…