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Versatile Calvin Christian QB leads victory over Hopkins

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Calvin Christian Friday night ended Hopkins’ designs on a winning season by posting a 34-16 verdict in an O-K Silver Conference matchup. The loss dropped the Vikings’ season record to 2-5 overall and 1-3 in league play. Hopkins fell behind 16-0 at the half after the Squires scored two touchdowns...
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Decatur delays Martin’s post-season grid playoff hopes

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by Jon M. Gambee Decatur shut out Martin Friday 22-0, putting the Clippers' hopes of qualifying for the 2016 MHSAA Division 8 playoffs back at least one more week. It was a defensive struggle for both teams and the Raiders won out, holding Martin to 129 total yards while running...
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Funeral for Don Dandrow, 90, will be Saturday, Oct. 22

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Donald Keith Dandrow, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 6. Friends may visit with his family from 5 to 8 pm. Friday, Oct. 21, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services, Wayland. His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Wayland United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating. A...
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O-K Gold leader East Grand Rapids thrashes Wildcats 42-0

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The euphoria from the thrilling 30-27 win over Forest Hills Eastern faded a week later when the Wayland varsity football team was blown out 42-0 at East Grand Rapids. The host Pioneers, leading the O-K Gold Conference now with a 4-0 record, scored all six touchdowns and six booted extra...
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Democracy Tree: We don’t have the right to not be offended

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by Amy Kerr Hardin Freedom of speech is front and center again on American campuses as the Department of Education continues to abuse its authority over university policies. Dirty jokes are now banned, as are expressing suicidal thoughts. The flawed notion that “safe spaces” and “trigger warnings” are healthful, wise,...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: America getting ‘bright-sided’ too often

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“I’m sitting here in Iraq. And I wish my head had eyeballs in the back. It’s a bummer that my Hummer isn’t armored to a T To show us your support you spent a dollar ninety-three… a dollar ninety-three. Oh, stick magnetic ribbons on your SUV, show your apathy, and...
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Lady Vikings pull out 5-set victory over Calvin Christian

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team came up with a big dual match victory Thursday over O-K Silver Conference opponent Grandville Calvin Christian. The Lady Vikings won three of the five sets, 25-20, 25-16, 11-25, 22-25 and 15-10. The triumph evened their league record at 2-2 and lifted their overall season...
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Bad 2nd half dooms Wildcats in 5-2 loss to league foe Wyoming

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The Wayland boys' varsity soccer team lost 5-2 Thursday in a rainy O-K Gold Conference match against Wyoming. "The game was truly a tale of two halves as the Wildcats were able to take a 1-0 lead into halftime, courtesy of a goal by Mike Foley coming directly off a...
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Lady Wildcats miss return to state tourney by 3 strokes

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The Wayland High School girls' varsity golf team concluded it season by finishing fourth in the Division 2 regional tournament Thursday at the Stonewater Country Club in Kentwood. The Lady Wildcats fired an 18-hole score of 386, which was just three strokes away from third-place Forest Hills Eastern's 383. The...
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Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek passes at 94

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Longtime Moline resident Ralph TerBeek, age 94, died Wednesday, Oct. 5. Ralph served his country in the Army during World War II. He was a Leighton Township fireman and a Cadet Counselor at Providence Christian Reformed Church. He was a long time member of Sandy Pines. He is survived by...
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