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Blaine Koops new executive director of state sheriffs’ association

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops, who is retiring at the end of the year, has been chosen as executive director of the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Koops, who is completing 12…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Clipper gridders lose season opener 12-8 to Fennville

The Martin varsity football team opened its season Thursday at home with a 12-8 loss to Fennville. The Clippers didn't score until the fourth quarter when they pushed across a…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Wildcats enjoy biggest season opener blowout in 42 years

It’s been 42 years since the Wayland varsity football team has had this much fun on opening night. The Wildcats’ debut on their home turf Thursday night was a smashing…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat harriers make it 2-for-2 in invitational titles

The Wayland girls’ varsity cross-country team made it two in a row for the young season Thursday by taking the top spot at the Kelloggsville Rocket Invitational. The Lady Wildcats…

Editor August 25, 2016

Articles

Former Wayland Motor Sales dealership apparently reopened

Word on the street is that Wayland Motor Sales, which was shuttered last month by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, has reopened under new ownership. Woody Woodcox, who was…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Viking soccer team evens record at 1-1 with 8-0 win

The Hopkins boys' varsity soccer team evened its record at 1-1 overall Wednesday with a convincing 8-0 victory over nonleague opponent Gobles. The win came after a season-opening 1-0 loss…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings take Silver Bracket title in tournament

After suffering two defeats in pool play Wednesday, the Hopkins varsity volleyball team rebounded to take the championship in the Silver Division of the Delton Kellogg tournament. Hopkins started the…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat standout Leigha Morse to attend Aquinas College

So which will it be? Volleyball or softball? Wayland High School standout Leigha Morse has announced she intends to attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids after she is no longer…

Editor August 25, 2016

Sports

Wildcat boys lose 4-1 nonleague soccer game at Otsego

The Wayland High School boys' soccer team dropped a 4-1 decision to Otsego Wednesday evening to bring its overall season record to 0-3. The Wildcats' Chuck Wroblewski found the back…

Editor August 24, 2016

Obituaries

Funeral Saturday for Hopkins High School grad Lynn Fleming

Lynn D. Fleming, 74, of Fennville, a 1959 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Monday, Aug. 22, at Wings Home in Allegan. Born Aug. 25, 1941, he was the son…

Editor August 24, 2016