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Wildcat boys take runner-up slot in regional meet
A little more than a year ago Kaharrie Pureifoy was recovering from a concussion he suffered in a football game. Today he is getting ready to compete in the state…
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Wildcats sweep 3-game series with Catholic Central
The Wayland High School baseball team this past week swept three games against O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central to bring its league record to 8-7, 14-10 overall.…
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Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29
Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…
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Wayland man wins 2 Wood Turners awards in contest
"Separation Anxiety" David Kerley of Wayland submitted two winning entries in the Grand River Wood Turners Guild Regional Art Competition. “Warp Drive Overload” won $100 Vinecroft Studios Award and “Separation…
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Dorr deals with boards, commission and their pay
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening spent a lot of time dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission and representative to the Ambulance…
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Hopkins will send boy, girl, relay team to state meet
Trent Baugh soars to a regional championship by leaping 20-8.5 9in the long jump. COVER PHOTO: Jaeden Harshberger clears five feet, takes second and qualifies for the state meet. The…
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Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.
Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting…
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Army Bob: Trump is better choice between 2 old guys
by Robert M. Traxler About 86,000 folks illegally crossed our southern border in one week, or 4.9 times the population of Martin, Hopkins, Moline, Wayland, and Dorr combined, nearly half…
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Hopkins girls 1st, boys 2nd at Comstock Invitational
COVER PHOTO: Landen Klinge cleared an even 12 feet to win the pole vault for Hopkins. The Hopkins High School girls’ track team came in first at the Comstock Invitational…
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Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23
Victoria “Abby” Abigail Helrigel, age 23, died at home Tuesday, May 16, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Abby’s smile, humor, and beautiful outlook remained unwavering as she bravely…