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Lady Wildcat rollers capture 1st place in conference tournament

February 13, 2016

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team Saturday captured a share of the O-K Gold/Green Conference championship by winning the league tournament in style. The Lady Wildcats were down one point to Hudsonville Unity Christian heading into the tourney, so the task at hand was simple — Win the post-season league...

Funeral Tuesday for 4th generation dairy farmer Marvin Alflen

February 13, 2016

Marvin J. Alflen, age 62, of Jamestown Township, died Friday, Feb. 12. Marvin was the fourth generation dairy farmer working the land on a Centennial Farm in Jamestown Township. He loved his family and made a great number of friends. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Diane...

Sports

Calvin Christian strikes early and often in 86-30 rout of Hopkins

February 13, 2016

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team was on the losing end of an 86-30 thrashing Friday night at Grandville Calvin Christian. The loss dropped the Vikings’ overall season record to 3-12. The contest was just about over in the first eight minutes, as the host Squires streaked to a 25-2...

WHS graduate, athlete Katie Greenman pursuing PhD in chemistry

February 13, 2016

Katie Greenman, a 2006 graduate of Wayland High School, is attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, pursuing a doctorate in chemistry. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in the discipline at Central Michigan University. Greenman is perhaps best known here as the winning pitcher in the state Division...

Celebration of life service for Donald Pardee, 65, will be Feb. 19

February 12, 2016

Donald Ray Pardee, 65, of Wayland died Thursday, Feb. 11. Donald retired after 25 years from Möller North America Inc. in 2014. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his garden and cars. He thoughtof his animals as his "babies." Don was with his wife Margaret for 23 years. He was...

Walking wounded Wildcat ladies no match for Catholic Central

February 12, 2016

Wayland’s walking wounded warriors on the varsity girls’ basketball team were no match Friday night for Grand Rapids Catholic Central, one of the top 10 Class B teams in the state. The Lady Wildcats were down to just seven players at the end of a 70-44 defeat. Senior guard Ali...

Wildcats turn back valiant upset bid by Catholic Central, 65-59

February 12, 2016

Catholic Central came to town Friday night with upset on its mind. The visiting Cougars made a pretty strong bid to pull off the feat against the No. 4 Class B team in the state, but Wayland made 20 of 26 free throw attempts in the fourth quarter and finally...

Visitation Sunday, funeral Monday for Michael Rizkalla, 51, of Dorr

February 12, 2016

Michael Rizkalla, age 51, of Dorr, died from cancer complications Thursday morning, Feb. 11. Michael was born in 1964 to Elias (Louie) and Judy Rizkalla. He graduated from East Kentwood High School and Ferris State University. He worked in the automotive field for 30 years. He is survived by his...

Former Hopkins Supt. Chris Stephens takes interim AAESA post

February 12, 2016

Former Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Chris Stephens and former Hillside Principal Robin Lavender will be interim administrators for Allegan Area Educational Services in the wake of Jonathan Garcia’s resignation. Stephens and Lavender will share administrative duties until Garcia’s position can be filled. Garcia resigned this week after being charged with...

At least 3 candidates have announced intentions to succeed Yonker

February 12, 2016

There are at least three candidates already for the 72nd District State Representative’s seat being vacated by Ken Yonker at the end of the year. Ryan Gallogly appeared before the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening to introduce himself. He is the third Republican Party candidate to announce thus far. The...

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