Posted inEditorial
Is this the beginning of an MTA mutiny of the townships?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “I would never join a club that would have me as a member.” —…
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One Small Voice: Let’s not make graduations so common
Graduation season is upon us, and it’s such a great time of year to celebrate the innumerable accomplishments of high school and college grads all across the United States. This…
Posted inSports
Lady Vikings’ season ends; Wildcats play Allegan Monday
The softball season ended Saturday morning for Hopkins n the district tournament in an 11-1 loss to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The horrible weather conditions moved Wayland's district semifinal against Allegan…
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Wildcat boys’ relays capture 3 medals, team 8th in state meet
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…
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Crazy, nasty weather featured in first Saturday in June here
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…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Authorities seek tips on who wrote Hopkins bomb threat
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…
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Lady Wildcats capture 1st-ever district soccer championship
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…
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WHS marching band to do Stravinsky’s ‘Firebird Suite’
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…
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WHS assistant Principal Mike Omness moving to Pine Street
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…
Posted inObituaries
Visitation Saturday in Hopkins for Barbara Roxbury, 81
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…