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Wayland, Hopkins suffer lopsided gridiron defeats
It was not a good night on the gridiron for Wayland and Hopkins, both of whom were defeated handily in road contests. It wasn't even a good night for defending…
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Gun Lake Casino employee admits to thefts of cash from clogged machines
Jordan Lewis Cook, a Gun Lake Casino employee responsible for unclogging cash out machines, has admitted to charges he stole more than $84,5000 over 14 months. Cook acknowledged the thefts…
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WHS cross alumn wins scholarship to run at SMC
Wayland High School alum Emily Tuinstra has signed a letter of intent and received a scholarship to join the Southwestern Michigan College Road Runners. SMC coach Zac Sartori said, “I…
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Wayland Twp. crash leads to Aero Med response
Wayland Fire and Yankee Springs Fire Departments were dispatched Thursday afternoon to a single vehicle accident in the 200 block of Hayes Road in Wayland Township. Wayland Fire Chief Jim…
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Watson to use ARPA funds for tech improvements
The Watson Township Board spent much of its time Thursday evening answering the call of progress with technology. And much of it will be paid for by federal American Rescue…
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We must respect each other in battles on the gridiron
We have sons in football at Hopkins and we played the third game Thursday night against Belding. It was a tough match between the JV teams and they both played…
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Wildcat boys’ harriers take 5th at Delton Invitational
The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team checked in fifth in the 12-team Delton Invitational Thursday at the Gilmore Car Museum. The Wayland girls were unable to field a full team…
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Lady Vikings beat Silver foe Godwin in straight sets
Kate Cleypool The Hopkins volleyball team remained unbeaten for the season thus far with a a straight sets verdict over O-K Silver opponent Wyoming Godwin Heights Thursday evening. The Lady…
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Bird photog spots Marbled Godwit at Martin area lake
Shelly Sulser, editor of the Battle Creek Shopper News and bird photographer extraordinaire, posted this on Facebook today: “Area birds are all abuzz about this Marbled Godwit that seems in…
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South Main Street paving to begin again Friday , Sept. 8
Paving is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8, starting at 133rd Avenue and South Main Street. City officials ask local residents and motorists to avoid this intersection…