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Lady Vikes take 3 matches at Ravenna volleyball quad
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won three matches at a quad Tuesday night in Ravenna. The Lady Vikes got off to a slow start but finished the night 3-0 with…
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Hopkins girls 4th, boys 5th in final Silver cross meet
Sophomore Helena Kerber and freshman Kambria Moored both finished in the top 10, but the Hopkins girls had to settle for fourth place in the final O-K Silver Conference cross-country…
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Wildcats earn finals berth in O-K Gold volley tourney
The Wayland volleyball team defeated South Christian for the second time this season Tuesday night to earn a berth in the O-K Gold Conference tournament finals next Tuesday. The Lady…
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Wildcat boys leap to 3rd in O-K Gold Conference meet
Sophomore Henry Oudbier picked a fine time to run his best race yet, winning all-conference honors and leading Wayland to tie for third place in the O-K Gold meet at…
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs Moline Christian addition
Moline Christian School won the blessing of the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night to build an addition on the west side of its school building. A representative from Dan…
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A friendship is renewed, strengthened in Covid era
by Denise Dykstra This past week it was one of my dear friend’s birthday. We have been planning to celebrate together since about August when I had realized our football…
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Hopkins grad Zach Harig to leave Fox 17 for GL Casino
Hopkins High School graduate Zach Harig has decided to leave FOX-17 and the TV industry to take a job as community relations and public relations coordinator for the Gun Lake…
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Robert Romeo, 74, wants those attending funeral to wear baseball hats
Robert Vincent Romeo, age 74 of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 15. He was the son of Amelia and Vincent Romeo, born and raised in Baltimore, Md. Robert had a profound…
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Is the Covid-19 virus really receding in these parts?
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston attended Monday night's City Council meeting remotely because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Councilman Joe Kramer Monday night cautioned his colleagues that despite recent…
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City approves police officer Riemersma’s extra training
After playing a major role in solving two crimes via the Internet, Wayland Police Officer Mark Riemersma has been given the green light to undergo training for a special task…