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Sydney Urben qualifies again for state, but ‘Cats don’t
Wayland High School bowling ace Sydney Urben will make her third trip to the state Division 2 bowling tournament Friday and Saturday, March 3 and 4, at the Canton Super…
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Lady Vikings going to state, boys’ bowlers just miss
The Hopkins High School boys' bowling team just missed trip to the Division 3 state finals Saturday by placing fourth at regionals. The girls' team, however, finished among the top…
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Local school district start dates same for at least 2 years
A significant number of local parents have been inquiring about a possible change in the date for schools to start because some districts have reported they will start before Labor…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Avery Hudson broke Ron Kidney’s record
"History is bunk." — Henry Ford This I know is true: Wayland High School senior point guard Avery Hudson broke the individual single game school scoring record Friday night with…
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Robert Tanner named Wayland’s Citizen of the Year
Robert Tanner (center) was presented with the 15th annual Marie Hall Citizen of the Year award Friday night at the City of Wayland Appreciation Dinner. Tanner, a longtime community volunteer…
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Martin loses bid for SAC division co-title in overtime
Martin's bid for a second straight Southwest Athletic Conference divisional title fell short Friday night, 61-56, in an overtime showdown against Bloomingdale. The ballgame was close almost throughout the evening.…
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Vikings lose 59-53 OT basketball game to Wyoming Lee
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team lost 59-53 in overtime Friday evening to visiting Wyoming Lee. The Vikings' overall season record now is 7-12 and they finished at 5-7 in…
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Dorr Twp. may seek recycling surcharge issue on ballot
Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers plans to attend the Thursday, March 23, meeting of the Allegan County Solid Waste Planning Commission to inquire about placing a ballot proposal for the…
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Lady Wildcats guilty of bad start, bad finish in loss
A horrible start and a horrible finish cost the Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team dearly in their quest for a second victory in the now-concluded season. Forest Hills Eastern prevailed…
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Avery Hudson scores school record 53 points in victory
It was supposed to be Parents Night Friday at the Wayland varsity basketball home game against Forest Hills Eastern. It should have been re-titled Avery Hudson Night. The senior point…