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Memorial service Friday for Terry Lenardson, 67

Terry Michael Lenardson, age 67 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Wayland, died Monday, Oct. 17. He was preceded in death by his parents Wayne Lenardson and Darlene Beard. Terry will be remembered…

Editor October 20, 2016

Features

Visually impaired Hopkins junior uses tech to get around

by Tom Scheidel, AAESA Technology is helping a 17-year-old Hopkins High School student with a visual impairment meet many of her challenges. An iPhone, a GPS application and a support…

Editor October 20, 2016

Sports

Viking boys, girls retake 2nd in Silver; Velderman repeats

After stumbling just a bit last week in the last jamboree, the Hopkins girls’ and boys’ cross-country team Wednesday afternoon took back what they had along — second place in…

Editor October 19, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial service in Plainwell Monday for Ruth Doezema, 87

Ruth Doezema, age 87, of Martin, died Sunday, Oct. 16, at her home. She was born Sept. 20, 1929, the daughter of James and Edna (Portele) DeYoung and was raised in Wayland.…

Editor October 19, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A historic look at this area’s events, Part 238

25 Years Ago — Oct. 23, 1991 The county-wide 911 emergency call program will begin Oct. 29 and county dispatchers are urging residents to call the number once to assure…

Editor October 19, 2016

Obituaries

Service Friday for retired TK educator Audrey Whipple, 83

Audrey June Whipple age 83, of Wayland, died Sunday, Oct. 15. She was born June 9, 1933, in Graafschap, MI. Audrey attended Holland High School, Lake Michigan College and Grand Valley…

Editor October 19, 2016

Obituaries

Burial service planned later for Joan Harmsen of Hopkins

Mrs. Joan W. Harmsen, 83, of Hopkins, died Monday, Oct. 17. She is survived by her children, Rick and Linda Harmsen, Herman and Rose Harmsen, Isabell "Chris" Harmsen, Terri and Denny…

Editor October 19, 2016

Sports

Upset! Wildcat soccer team shocks Gull Lake in districts

The Wayland boys' soccer team pulled off an upset in the post-season district tournament at Richland Gull Lake. The Wildcats, who last week completed the regular season with a 3-13-1…

Editor October 18, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys, girls both end up 6th in O-K Gold C-C

The O-K Gold Conference championship meet was held Tuesday afternoon at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids and Wayland boys completed the meet and the season in sixth place. The girls’…

Editor October 18, 2016

Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday for Laura Junglas of Dorr

Laura Anna (Homrich) Junglas, 95, of Dorr, died Monday, Oct. 17. Laura was born March 13, 1921, in Byron Center to Raymond and Anna Homrich. Laura had such a strong Christian faith which…

Editor October 18, 2016