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Wildcat boys’ hoops opener is a 92-52 runaway win
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team had a spectacular debut Tuesday night in a 92-52 rout of host Caledonia. The Wildcats grabbed a 47-31 advantage at the half and ran…
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Hopkins boys stay unbeaten by topping Vicksburg
The Hopkins boys’ varsity bowling team captured its third victory in as many starts this season with a 20-10 dual match victory Tuesday afternoon over Vicksburg. The Lady Vikings won…
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Hopkins has new coach, virtually same hoop results
Tuesday night was Opening Night for new Hopkins interim varsity basketball coach Nate Mitchell, who was named to succeed Darrin Smith, who resigned Friday. The result for the Vikings was…
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Hospital receives toys, gifts from Hopkins, Wayland
Students from the Wayland High High School leadership class and middle school student council helped deliver toys today to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. A school bus took them to each…
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Ranger Rick: ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis is just all right with me
President–Elect Donald Trump has made his selection for Secretary of Defense; General James “Mad Dog” Mattis. Any general with the nickname “Mad Dog” is all right with me. He is…
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South Christian surprises Lady Cats with 15-15 tie
A very hot Grand Rapids South Christian bowling team pulled off an upset Monday afternoon by tying the powerful Wayland girls. The Wayland girls got off to a quick start…
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Wildcat boys still roll in ice and snow, but lose
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team Monday lost its third league dual match encounter of the season, 22-8, to Grand Rapids South Christian. Coach Sherry Miklusicak said she was somewhat…
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Wayland administrators, secretaries get extensions
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified a one-year extension of employment contracts for administrators and secretaries at one step and a 1% increase in pay. All will receive…
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Faith Rollandini wins Christmas card design contest
Pine Street Elementary student Faith Rollandini, daughter of Wayland High School sign language teacher Sarah Rollandini, was the winner of the annual Christmas card logo contest for 2016. Her artwork…
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Fire in Moline extinguished quickly by Leighton Dept.
Leighton Township firefighters were able to extinguish a fire Monday afternoon at a house on the corner of Park Street and 144th Avenue in Moline. Several area departments assisted. There…