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Service slated for ‘Babe’ Kraima, 89, at CRC Saturday

Marion “Babe” Kraima, age 89, died Monday, Oct. 18. Marion was a charter member of Wayland Christian Reformed Church. After spending time raising her six children, she worked at Keebler…

Editor October 20, 2021

Sports

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…

Editor October 20, 2021

Sports

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Sports

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Sports

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Articles

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Columns

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Features

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

Obituaries

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…

Editor October 18, 2021

Community Notices

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…

Editor October 18, 2021