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Hopkins gives Wayland boys a little payback on the bowling lanes

Wayland's boys defeated Hopkins on the bowling lanes earlier this season, but the Vikings turned the tables convincingly Thursday with a 20.5 to 9.5 verdict. "Tonight the Cats got a…

Editor January 21, 2016

Obituaries

Former Hopkins man, WHS grad James Linder passes at 53

James Patrick Linder died at his home in Holland Sunday after a brief illness. A 1980 Wayland High School graduate and former Hopkins resident, he was 53. Jim was a…

Editor January 20, 2016

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: My cowardice and the tragic tale of Pat Buensch

Patricia Ann Buensch died this past week at the age of 68. She passed quietly without much fanfare, but there was a time when she was somewhat famous. Pat was…

Editor January 20, 2016

Obituaries

Memorial mass for Tom Pavlak, 74, of Hopkins, will be Saturday

Thomas E. Pavlak, age 74, of Hopkins died Tuesday, Jan. 19. Born on March 19, 1941, to Emil and Julia (Arbanas) Pavlak in Allegan, he married high school sweetheart Janet…

Editor January 20, 2016

Columns

Basura: A tragic U.S. Navy WWII tale of a swimming monkey

My dad was in the Navy in World War II, serving on a tanker ship, carrying fuel. I can't remember if he said that they were carrying oil or gasoline;…

Editor January 20, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 200

25 Years Ago — Jan. 23, 1991 Members of the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) were told by Manager Bob Farrell the agency is having financial difficulties and discussion about…

Editor January 20, 2016

Sports

Delton takes Clipper boys’ hoops team on the run, 71-52

Delton used a fast paced offense and a good shooting touch to defeat Martin Tuesday 71-52. The visiting Clippers scored the first basket of the game, but fell behind early…

Editor January 20, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcat junior varsity hoops team now sports 9-1 record

The Wayland junior varsity girls' basketball team lifted its overall season record to 9-1 Tuesday with a convincing 67-20 victory over Wyoming Godwin Heights. Wildcats jumped out to a 20-point…

Editor January 19, 2016

Obituaries

Private graveside service set for Gil Morrell, 62, of Shelbyville

Gil Morrell, age 62, of Shelbyville, died Sunday, Jan. 17. Gil spent his whole life being cared for by his parents in their home, being loved and teased by his…

Editor January 19, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats take 25-point hoops win over Godwin Heights

The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team improved its season record to 6-4 Tuesday by cruising to a 63-38 rout at Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Lady Wildcats got off to a…

Editor January 19, 2016