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Short-handed Lady Wildcats lose on track to Hastings

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The Wayland girls' track team had to take on O-K Gold Conference rival Hastings Wednesday without about a third of its members, who were taking part instead in the New York City trip by the WHS Orchestra. "Many girls maxed out in four events!" noted coach Ray Antel. "We put...
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Former Wayland principal Dave Britten to retire as Lee Supt.

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Wyoming Godfrey Lee Superintendent David Britten has announced his retirement at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. Britten, 61, who is stepping down after eight years at the helm at Lee, was principal at Pine Street Elementary for six years. Britten, described as a hands-on administrator, has been known...
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Vikings blank Northpointe on Brechting’s pitching gem

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Hopkins pitcher Zach Brechting kept NorthPointe Christian off the scoreboard for all seven innings he was on the rubber Wednesday in a 5-0 victory. Brechting allowed no runs on five hits while striking out six. Shawn Marschall knocked in three runs, and hit a double in the sixth inning. Hopkinsnever...
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Lady Vikings turn back Silver opponent Northpointe 1-0

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The Hopkins girls' varsity soccer team improved its overall record to 3-4-1 and 1-0-1 in the O-K Silver Conference with a 10 shutout win over Northpointe Christian Wednesday. Amber Caywood scored the game's only goal during the first half with an assist from Taryn Kilbane. Tiffany Barks was credited with...
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Wildcats defeat Hastings in Gold dual to lift record to 2-1

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The Wayland boys' track team took a 76-61 decision Wednesday at Hastings to move its O-K Gold Conference dual meet record to 2-1. "The boys emerged victorious with some excellent performances and smartly run races ," said coach Marty Howard. He singled out the performances of newcomer Devin Jakey, Lee...
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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past Part 213

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25 Years Ago — May 1, 1991 Bickering over right of way issues has canceled the improvement project for 133rd Avenue on the north side of Wayland Township, according to Allegan County Road Commission Engineer-Manager Fred Neils. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has warned that a number of docile...
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Services held in Ohio for Hopkins grad Doug Fleser, 63

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Fleser, Doug, age 63, a native of Burnips and a 1971 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Saturday, April 23. Doug was retired from Wright-Patt Air Force Base in Ohio after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pat Fleser; son, Greg (Cheri) Fleser;...
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60-year-old Christian Reformed buildings come tumbling down

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The old south wing of the Wayland Christian Reformed Church has come down this week near the Rabbit River Park and Sandy Creek Nursing Center in the northeast section of Wayland. The buildings were demolished after the new Christian Reformed facility was completed just to the north. The buildings were...
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Wildcats come from behind to defeat Catholic Central 6-5

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The Wayland varsity baseball clawed its way back from a 4-0 deficit to claim a 6-5 victory over Grand Rapids Catholic Central Catholic Central Tuesday evening in the nightcap of a double-header. The victory lifted the Wildcats’ overall season record to 3-10. Parker Atwell delivered the game-winning RBI, scoring Matt...
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Hopkins’ Jake Sapp signs to play basketball at KVCC

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Hopkins High School senior Jake Sapp has signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Kalamazoo Valley Community College next winter. Sapp led the Vikings' hoops squad in scoring and rebounding throughout the season and stands at 6-feet, 7-inches. He is shown here with his parents and with the...
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