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Wildcat boys’ relays capture 3 medals, team 8th in state meet

June 2, 2019

Corrina Courser The Wayland boys’ track team scored 20 points in the Division 2 state meet Saturday to finish eighth and Lady Wildcat Corrina Courser placed in the top five in both hurdling events. Most of the points for the Wildcat boys were scored in relays: • Devin Jakey, Ian...

Crazy, nasty weather featured in first Saturday in June here

June 1, 2019

Saturday turned out to be a very eventful weather day. It began with dark and ominous clouds then rain in the morning, delaying the state track meets and district softball contests. Things cleared up early in the afternoon, but then rain returned with plenty of large hail, a big as...

Authorities seek tips on who wrote Hopkins bomb threat

June 1, 2019

Hopkins Middle School administration immediately evacuated the building and contacted law enforcement authorities Friday afternoon after finding a threat saying “I will bomb da school” written on a stall door in the Hopkins Middle School boys' bathroom. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office responded; and a Gun Lake Tribal...

Lady Wildcats capture 1st-ever district soccer championship

May 31, 2019

The Wayland High School varsity soccer team made history Friday evening at Byron Center by capturing its first district championship in the Lady Wildcats' 25-year history playing the sport. The girls defeated Grand Rapids Christian 2-1 in the finals after pulling out a double overtime 2-1 thriller over the host...

WHS marching band to do Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird Suite’

May 31, 2019

Wayland High School Band Director Kelli Tilley Smith has announced the marching band this fall will perform Russian composer Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird Suite" for halftime shows and competitions. Though prep bands these days often perform music from movies, Ms. Smith commented, "It's time for us to take a break from...

WHS assistant Principal Mike Omness moving to Pine Street

May 31, 2019

Mike Omness Mike Omness, who has been assistant principal at Wayland High School for the past two years, is moving to Pine Street Elementary next fall to serve under Robyn Robinson. “I’m looking forward to a new challenge and eager to assist in the exciting transitions taking place in our...

Visitation Saturday in Hopkins for Barbara Roxbury, 81

May 31, 2019

Barbara Roxbury, 81, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home. Born July 1, 1937 in Holland, she was the daughter of the late Harry Raymond and Florence (VanderMeulen) Beekman and devoted wife of Thomas Lee Roxbury. Barbara was a member of Hopkins Community Reformed Church. She owned...

Memorial service is Tuesday evening for Colleen Sanchez

May 31, 2019

Colleen Sanchez, age 46, died Sunday, May 26. She is survived by her husband Joe Sanchez; children Gene, Alexis, Haley, Jaiden, Jenna, Connor, Jayden, Layla, Gabriella, Charl, Logan and Brighton; grandchildren Raven, Mylah, and Dakota; parents Vern and Sheila Hall Sr.; brother Vern (Melissa) Hall Jr.; and many nieces, nephews,...

Martin/Delton golf team competing in Division 3 state meet

May 31, 2019

The Martin/Delton Kellogg varsity golf team will be competing today and Saturday in the state Division 3 golf championships at Ferris State University. The group, coached by Jim Hogoboom, qualified by finishing third in the regional meet last Saturday. The team, which includes Tanner Janowksi, Drew Ketola, Dominik Waase, Alejandro...

Sesquicentennial year adds to Dorr 4th of July celebration

May 30, 2019

This summer’s Dorr Fourth of July celebration will be a week-long affair, from Sunday, June 30, through Saturday, July 6, because the township will observing its 150th anniversary. “The Fourth of July Committee continues to work to bring fresh thinking and bright ideas to the Dorr area's annual celebration,” a...

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