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Vikings pull out OT thriller, 68-67, over Ottawa Hills

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team won a tough contest Tuesday night, 68-67 in overtime against non-conference opponent Ottawa Hills. The home-standing Vikings trailed Ottawa 18-13 at the end of…

Editor January 7, 2020

Sports

Lady Wildcats ‘win ugly’ vs. Kelloggsville to go to 7-0

It was a bad night for the Wayland girls’ basketball team. It was a bad night for the referees. It may even have been a bad night for coaches. The…

Editor January 7, 2020

Columns

Ranger Rick: At Golden Globes, truth speaks to power

I didn't watch the Golden Globe Awards last night. I really don't give a flying rat's rear end who won what for what performance (although I have a weakness for…

Editor January 7, 2020

Community Notices

State Police seek info on Barry County robbery suspect

Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 2:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Little's Country Store 5819 Thornapple Lake Road in Hastings Township, not…

Editor January 7, 2020

Sports

Hopkins girls now 2-0 in conference bowl standings

The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team is 2-0 in O-K Silver Conference matches thus far this season. The Lady Vikings picked up their latest win in Belding, 17-13. High scores…

Editor January 6, 2020

Sports

Lady Wildcats’ bowling team takes down TK, 22-8

The Wayland girls' bowling team scored a convincing 22-8 dual match victory Monday night over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The ladies' first Baker game of only 122 and lost four points…

Editor January 6, 2020

Community Notices

Postal worker killed in crash was from Martin area

A U.S. Postal Service worker from Martin died Monday just after noon on 10th Street between between 107th and 110th Avenues after a truck hit the vehicle while it was…

Editor January 6, 2020

Articles

City Council hears about busy years for police, ambulance

The Wayland City Council Monday night was treated to a "year in review" for Wayland Area Ambulance Services (WAEMS) and the local police department. Councilman Joe Kramer, himself an emergency…

Editor January 6, 2020

Features

Wayland Middle School has 7 students in Honors Choir

Seven Wayland Union Middle School students have been selected for the State Honors Choir. The State Honors Choir Middle School concert will be held at noon Thursday, Jan. 16, at…

Editor January 6, 2020

Community Notices

Vicar David Miller ordained into St. Paul public ministry

Vicar David Miller of Moline was ordained into public ministry at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Caledonia, Sunday afternoon, followed by a banquet celebration. Joining him in the celebration, among others, were family…

Editor January 5, 2020