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Politicians won’t, nor are they able to solve problems
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "But there's nothing you and I can do You and I are only two…
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Hopkins goes 1-1-1 to take 2nd in softball tourney
Ava Vanderkolk The Hopkins softball team won one, lost one and tied one to finish second in a tournament in Ionia Saturday. Believe it or not, the team Hopkins tied…
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Wildcats move to 20-8 after 2 victories at Centreville
Kami Morse homered three times. The Wayland softball team added two victories Saturday at the Centreville Invitational to bring its season total to 20. It’s been rare for any team…
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Nine WHS dance members perform at U of M festival
Wayland High School dancers Kynlee Boomsma, Reese Cassini, Shelbie Chambers, Isabel Cross, Lily Hibma, Sadie Holcomb, Olivia Smith, Lexie Wagenborg and Serenity Wilson performed at the Michigan Youth Dance Festival…
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Wildcat boys finish 2nd, girls 5th in O-K Gold meet
COVER PHOTO: League champion Breanna Hyde The Wayland boys’ varsity track team came in second Friday at the O-K Gold Conference track meet at Houseman Field in Grand Rapids. The…
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Vikings split doubleheader against 2 different teams
Lyla Reynolds The Hopkins softball team Friday split an unusual doubleheader, winning its opening encounter 4-3 over Delton Kellogg, but dropping an 8-3 decision to Traverse City St. Francis in…
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Viking boys 2nd in O-K Silver meet, girls take 3rd
COVER PHOTO: Sophomore Kambria Moored was conference champion in both the high and intermediate hurdles. The Hopkins boys’ varsity track team was runner-up to Sparta Friday in the O-K Silver…
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Wildcats lose non-league encounter against Jenison
COVER PHOTO: Freshman pitcher Madi Ludema holds a softball like a shot put. The Wayland softball team absorbed a 10-6 loss to Jenison Friday afternoon and its overall record sank…
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Pine Street’s 1-mile run observes 25-year tradition
A Pine Street Elementary School tradition of 25 years was continued Friday morning when students participated in the one mile run around the school and nearby sites. The tradition was…
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WHS softball coach Cheri Ritz near 1,000 career wins
Harmony Laker homered and was the winning pitcher. Rumor has it that Wayland High School softball coach Cheri Ritz is approaching 1,000 victories in her storied career. She got one…