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Bowling champ Sid Urben still knocking ’em down

Just in case you might believe Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has completed her collegiate bowling career, she's not done yet. Urben, who won the Michigan State Championship in…

Editor October 9, 2022

Sports

Hopkins girls take Switek volleyball Invitational title

The Hopkins girls' varsity volleyball team captured the Switek Memorial Invitational championship Saturday. "The team started slowly in the morning with a loss to Fremont in pool play but rallied…

Editor October 9, 2022

Community Notices

Hopkins motorist says his car struck by fallen couch

A Hopkins motorist reported his vehicle was struck Saturday by a trailer towing a couch on 12th Street just southwest of the Gun Lake Casino. The motorist said the person…

Editor October 8, 2022

Sports

‘Cats 3rd, Viking girls tie for 2nd in Allegan Invitational

The Wayland boys’ varsity cross-country team finished third in the Allegan Invitational Saturday at the Allegan County fairgrounds and Hopkins girls tied for second. The Wildcats had 20 team points…

Editor October 8, 2022

Sports

Martin’s homecoming royalty chosen in 67-0 win

The 2022 Martin High School homecoming court selected Friday night included (from left) Elizabeth Reinke (Princess), Ben Jager (Prince), Hailey Cassada (Queen), Sam Jager (King), Torryn Harris (Duchess) and Jonathan…

Editor October 8, 2022

Sports

Wildcats scare unbeaten South Christian, but fall

Grand Rapids South Christian Friday night was observing its Seniors' Night, but for visiting Wayland, it could have been called "Dare to Be Great Night." The Wildcats, who had won…

Editor October 7, 2022

Features

Wayland man joins Lowell gallery artists’ cooperative

David Kerley David Kerley of Wayland has accepted an offer of an artists' cooperative membership at Flat River Gallery in Lowell. Kerley, who will start in November in time for…

Editor October 7, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings finish 8th in regional golf tournament

The Hopkins girls’ varsity golf team placed eighth among 12 teams in the Michigan High School Athletic Association regional tournament at Willow Wood Golf Course, Portland. The Lady Vikings, in…

Editor October 7, 2022

Community Notices

Projects at Yankee Springs park to result in closures

Because of a planned park enhancement project in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, the modern campground will close from March 15 to July 15 next year, and the day-use area…

Editor October 7, 2022

Sports

Ex-Wildcat star leads golf team at Kalamazoo College

Wayland High School graduate and Kalamazoo College sophomore Tyler Omness of the men's golf team has been named the SAAC Men's Hornet of the Week.The Hornets competed last week in the…

Editor October 7, 2022