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

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…

Editor February 13, 2016

Community Notices

WHS graduate, athlete Katie Greenman pursuing PhD in chemistry

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…

Editor February 13, 2016

Obituaries

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

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Sports

Walking wounded Wildcat ladies no match for Catholic Central

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Sports

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

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Obituaries

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

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Articles

Former Hopkins Supt. Chris Stephens takes interim AAESA post

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Articles

At least 3 candidates have announced intentions to succeed Yonker

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…

Editor February 12, 2016

Articles

Despite slight cost of living bump, Leighton officials nix pay raise

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night voted not to take a pay raise for the next fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues his research turned up the fact…

Editor February 11, 2016

Sports

Bryan Franck, Nicholas Couturier lead ‘Cats bowling comeback win

At first it appeared Catholic Central would pull off another upset over the Wayland boy's varsity bowling team Thursday, but Bryan Franck and Nicholas Couturier led the charge for a…

Editor February 11, 2016