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Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs
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)…
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‘Robin Hood’ production repeats tonight, Sunday afternoon
"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…
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Visitation will be Sunday afternoon for Richard Williams, 58
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,…
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Memorial service will be Saturday, March 7, for Ruth Nienhuis
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…
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Former owner of the Avalon, Andrew Chlebana, 82, dies
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…
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Traffic accident in Otsego takes life of Wayland High School grad
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…
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Lady Vikings end regular season at 6-14 with league victory
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…
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Viking boys end regular season with win over Kelloggsville
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…
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Wildcats’ 2nd-half defensive blitz buries South Christian, 71-39
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,…
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Lady Wildcats finish at 19-1, earn O-K Gold co-championship
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…