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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…

Editor February 25, 2017

Columns

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…

Editor February 25, 2017

Community Notices

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…

Editor February 25, 2017

Sports

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.…

Editor February 25, 2017

Sports

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…

Editor February 25, 2017

Articles

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…

Editor February 24, 2017

Sports

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…

Editor February 24, 2017

Sports

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…

Editor February 24, 2017

Community Notices

‘Choose Your Own Oz’ to be performed March 3,4,5

Wayland Union High School will present “Choose Your Own Oz" the weekend of March 3, 4 and 5 at the Fine Arts Center. The play is written by Tommy Jamerson…

Editor February 24, 2017

Sports

Lady Vikings finish regular season with nonleague win

The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team concluded its regular season Thursday evening with a 48-39 victory over Holland Calvary. The verdict left the Lady Vikings with a a final regular…

Editor February 24, 2017