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Funeral Friday for WHS graduate Dennis Helmholdt

Dennis J. Helmholdt, 63, a 1976 graduate of Wayland High School, died Saturday, May 1. Dennis could always be found attending his children's and now grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Viking track teams split in O-K Silver double dual meet

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ track teams split an O-K Silver Conference double dual meet Tuesday, both defeating Comstock Park but losing to Belding. The boys beat Comstock Park 94-37,…

Editor May 5, 2021

Sports

Lady Wildcats sweep TK in doubleader showdown

It may have been the battle for the O-K Gold Conference championship, and if true, the Wayland High School softball team is back in the driver's seat. The Lady Wildcats…

Editor May 5, 2021

Community Notices

Blood drive set Wednesday at Wayland United Church

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday at the United Church of Wayland from 11:30 a.m. until 5:15 p.m. The American Red Cross is giving a $5…

Editor May 4, 2021

Sports

Two ‘Cat distance runners surprise in double dual

Thornapple Kellogg and Kenowa Hills came to town to take on Wayland in an OK-Gold Conference double dual meet. The local boys emerged victorious, but the girls fell short. Perhaps…

Editor May 4, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Hunter Biden has happy, privileged life

When you try to purchase a weapon, you have to make out a form for your background check. It's been some time since I made mine out, but I believe…

Editor May 4, 2021

Community Notices

M-179 to be closed for a week of U.S.-131, casino

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that M-179 (129th Avenue) will be closed between U.S.-131 and 10th Street. starting Monday, May 10, through Monday, May 17. The road will…

Editor May 4, 2021

Obituaries

Carol D’Agostino, age 64, dies of extended illness

Carol Lynn D’Agostino, age 64, died while sitting with her husband Saturday, May 1, after an extended illness. Carol had many hobbies, including cooking, baking, crafts, and especially her kids.…

Editor May 4, 2021

Obituaries

Matriarch of Gonzales family, Beatrice, dies at 88

The matriarch of the Gonzales family, Beatrice (Zamora) Gonzales, died Saturday May 1. She was 88. She began every day praying and reading the Bible. The love for her family…

Editor May 4, 2021

Sports

Hopkins drops non-league doubleheader to Buchanan

The Hopkins varsity softball team had a really bad day against non-league opponent Buchanan Monday, losing 17-1 and 9-2. The doubleheader losses dropped the Lady Vikings’ overall season record to…

Editor May 3, 2021