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Wildcat girls 6th in C-C regionals, boys finish 11th

October 29, 2016

It was a day of near misses for the Wayland boys’ and girls’ cross-country treams at Saturday’s Division 2 regional meet at Portage. Near-miss performances were turned in by Lady Wildcat senior Emily Gray and boys Jonathan Zuiderveen and Mitchell Hooker. Gray just missed qualifying for next Saturday’s state meet...

It’s back to state cross-country meet for Hopkins girls

October 29, 2016

It was déjà vu all over again for the Hopkins girls’ cross-country team and ace harrier Laura Velderman. Actually, it was even better this time around. The Lady Vikings Saturday qualified for the Division 3 state meet for the fifth year in a row. But last year they finished third...

Recommendations, if I could vote in Nov. 8 election:

October 28, 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra recently circulated a flyer recommending trustee candidates for the Nov. 8 election. I’m doing the same on a larger scale, prompted by my motto: “I report what I see...

City clerk adding hours for absentee voter requests

October 28, 2016

The Wayland City Clerk’s office will be open Sunday, Oct. 30, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 5, for the sole purpose to accommodate absentee ballot requests for the Nov. 8 general election. City Clerk Michelle Herman said the deadline to turn in absentee ballots by mail will be Saturday,...

WHS Theatriks to do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Nov. 18-20

October 28, 2016

Wayland Union High School Theatriks will perform William Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet" Nov. 18-20, at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The play is directed by Rebecca Black. There will be three performances: at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday,...

Hopkins High graduate Gene Stephans passes at 77

October 28, 2016

Stanley "Gene" Stephans of Holt, a 1957 Hopkins High School graduate, died Monday, Oct. 24. He was 77. Gene, as he was known, was born to Howard and Betty (Broder) Stephans on May 4, 1939, in Grand Rapids. He served his country in the United States Navy, earning military honors....

New Eagle Scout makes Baker School a sand box

October 28, 2016

Wayland High School senior Sean Howard completed his Eagle Scout project by making a new sandbox for the Baker Elementary School playground. He started the project last spring with the planning and approval process and finished up the first weekend in October. Principal Celeste Diehm said, "The sandbox is a...

Dorr Twp. assessing improving in passing tests

October 27, 2016

Dorr Township's property assessment troubles of two years ago with the state have improved significantly, according to Township Clerk Brian Boot. Dorr Township two years ago failed on 11 of the 13 new state regulations, but this year passed on nine. Township Treasurer Jim Martin indicated most of the 1,000...

Library Board president disses Tuinstra and his flyer

October 27, 2016

Dorr Township Library Board President Peg Otto blasted Township Trustee John Tuinstra Thursday night for circulating a flyer recommending voters turn away incumbents Josh Otto and Dan Weber. Otto, mother of Josh, who has served on the board for eight years, first asked Tuinstra if he'd ever served in the...

Casino plans gas station, convenience store at Exit 61

October 27, 2016

Gun Lake Investments (GLI), in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), has announced construction is under way on a $4.4 million fuel and convenience store scheduled to open June 2017. The store will be located south of Gun Lake Casino’s main entrance, adjacent to exit 61 off the...

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