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Army Bob: Free speech is threatened by ‘New Media’
by Robert M. Traxler The First Amendment to our Constitution is in peril in the “New Media.” We have all witnessed the censorship of stories, people, and subjects that the…
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Everyone loves chocolate chip yummy cheesecake
(Makes one 9-inch cheesecake)Preheat oven to 300°20 finely crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies.4 tablespoons melted margarine or butter.3 - 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese.1 - 14 ounce can Eagle…
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Ian Thompson owns 200; ‘Cats win Hopkins Invite
Ian Thompson Senior ace sprinter Ian Thompson had another big day Saturday, as Wayland boys won the Hopkins Invitational and the girls were runners-up. Thompson set a new school record…
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County candidate asks Koch not to prosecute abortion seekers, providers
Myrene Koch Austin Marsman Allegan County Commission candidate Austin Marsman today issued a challenge to Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch not to prosecute any one for seeking or helping to…
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WHS grad earns PhD in epidemiology from MSU
Sarah Brewer Sarah Brewer, a 2006 Wayland High School graduate, earned her doctorate in epidemiology from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Saturday. She has been working part…
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Wildcats’ pitching, defense subdues Caledonia twice
The Wayland softball team used solid pitching and defense to subdue Division 1 opponent Caledonia twice in a doubleheader Saturday, 2-0 and 4-1. Senior ace Emma Ludema and freshman phenom…
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Former WHS track star 2nd in hurdles at GLIAC meet
Corrina Courser Wayland High School graduate Corrina Courser, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, finished second by just two-tenths of a second Friday in the 100-meter high hurdles competition…
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Students mark ‘Take Your Tractor to School Day’
Hopkins High School students Friday observed the FFA's annual "Take Your Tractor to School Day" by driving their vehicles to the parking lot across the street in front of the…
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One Small Voice: Abortion must be a woman’s option
by Lynn Mandaville When word surfaced of the leak of a draft decision from the Supreme Court regarding Roe v Wade, my first inclination was to let it go. One,…
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Double figures scoring is getting to be Vikings habit
Hannah Brinks talks with coach Amy Funk. The runs keep piling up for Hopkins’ softball team, along with the victories. Thursday’s victim was non-conference opponent Hastings, which fell 17-0 and…