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Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs

February 28, 2015

These three Wayland High School seniors still cling to the dream that they will play one more time in front of local fans in the local gym. However, (from left) Morgan Winger, Presley Hudson and Caroline (C.J.) Miller have a lot of work to do yet. First, they must beat...

‘Robin Hood’ production repeats tonight, Sunday afternoon

February 28, 2015

"Robin Hood and the Heroes of Sherwood Forest," billed as a fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by Randy Wyatt, opened Friday evening at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The production, which emphasizes a community of heroes rather than a one-man approach, will be offered again at...

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon for Richard Williams, 58

February 28, 2015

Richard J. Williams, age 58 of Wayland, died Thursday, Feb. 26. Dick is survived by his wife, Diane Williams; his children: Nicole (Addam) Kadrovach, Jennifer (Nick) Boes, Luke (Ashley) Wolters, Devin (Brittani) Wolters, and Travis (Claire) Williams; 11.5 grandchildren; his mother Rita Williams; his father-in-law Ken Fay; and several nieces...

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 7, for Ruth Nienhuis

February 28, 2015

Ruth Nienhuis, age 72 of Wayland, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. Ruth was active at the American Disabled Veterans Bingo. She loved gardening, fishing and camping. Ruth is survived by her son, Albert Nienhuis; her grandchildren: Tony, Kendra, and MaKenna; her sister Mary Lou McGee; brother-in-law Norm Plaat; and several nieces...

Former owner of the Avalon, Andrew Chlebana, 82, dies

February 28, 2015

Andrew M. Chlebana, age 82, of Wayland,died Thursday, Feb. 26. Andrew was best known in the Gun Lake area as the owner of the Avalon. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. Andrew was well known for his outstanding homemade wine. Andrew was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the...

Traffic accident in Otsego takes life of Wayland High School grad

February 28, 2015

Wayland High School graduate Pamela S. Knowlton, 55, of Otsego, died Thursday in a tragic accident in Otsego. She was born August 23, 1959, in Plainwell, the daughter of Larry and Shirley (Vander Ploeg) Knowlton. Pam grew up in Shelbyville and was a 1977 graduate of Wayland High School. Following...

Lady Vikings end regular season at 6-14 with league victory

February 27, 2015

The Hopkins girls’ varsity basketball team finished its regular season with a 6-14 overall record with a 35-30 triumph over visiting Kelloggsville. The Vikings were 5-5 in the O-K Silver Conference and they will begin district tournament play March 2 at Otsego. Hopkins led 8-6 and 20-15 after the first...

Viking boys end regular season with win over Kelloggsville

February 27, 2015

The Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team finished its regular season with a 9-11 overall record with a 69-59 victory over visiting Kelloggsville. The Vikings were 5-5 in the O-K Silver Conference and they will begin district tournament play March 9 at South Haven. Hopkins used a solid balanced scoring attack...

Wildcats’ 2nd-half defensive blitz buries South Christian, 71-39

February 27, 2015

When Grand Rapids South Christian senior John Wassink scored six straight unanswered points in the first four minutes of the third quarter to pull his team to within two, 32-30, fears were brewing for an upset at the Wayland High School gym Friday evening. But it was not to be....

Lady Wildcats finish at 19-1, earn O-K Gold co-championship

February 27, 2015

Unless Wayland's girls' basketball team wins the Class B regional championship, local fans have seen the last of Presley Hudson, Morgan Winger and Caroline (C.J) Miller at the good old Wayland gym. The Lady Wildcats closed out the regular season at 19-1 overall, their best since the glory days under...

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