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Hopkins’ Jake Sapp signs to play basketball at KVCC

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…

Editor April 27, 2016

Obituaries

Robert Sodman, Jr., 92, of Dorr, dies at Trillium Woods

Robert Sodman, Jr., age 92, of Dorr, died at Trillium Woods in Byron Center Monday, April 25. According to his wishes no services will take place at this time and…

Editor April 27, 2016

Community Notices

WHS Theatriks to present ‘Holes’ May 6, 7 and 8

Wayland Union High School’s Theatriks will presents the play "Holes" by Louis Sachar at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 8…

Editor April 27, 2016

Articles

Martin area woman killed in traffic crash in Watson Twp.

A 22-year-old woman from the Martin was killed in a traffic crash Tuesday evening on M-222 near 19th Street in Watson Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post…

Editor April 27, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats cruise past Catholic Central in twin bill

The Wayland girls' varsity softball team improved its overall season record to 6-4 Tuesday by crushing Grand Rapids Catholic Central 14-0 and 18-1 in an O-K Gold Conference doubleheader. The…

Editor April 26, 2016

Sports

Viking boys and girls defeat Lee in Silver dual meets

Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' track teams Tuesday afternoon prevailed against O-K Silver Conference rival Wyoming Lee, 85-16 and 74-58, respectively. The victories propelled the girls to a 3-0…

Editor April 26, 2016

Articles

Hopkins Twp. Plan Commission has busy meeting May 24

The Hopkins Township Planning will have a big meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the village/township hall. Not only will the commission have a public hearing on its…

Editor April 26, 2016

Columns

Basura: The difference between remorse and regret

I wish that I knew then, What I know now, When I was younger. — Rod Stewart, Every Picture Tells a Story Remorse and regret are not the…

Editor April 26, 2016

Features

Wayland students earn 84 Microsoft Office certifications

Wayland High School Business Department awarded 84 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, an industry-recognized, standards-based credential for validating Microsoft Office skills. The certification is recognized globally by colleges and business…

Editor April 26, 2016

Columns

Ranger Rick: Jimmy Dean and the IOUs to your Mom

I was listening to an oldies station the other day and came across this gem from Jimmy Dean. You probably know him as the sausage maker, but he was a…

Editor April 26, 2016