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Wildcat boys now 3-0 in O-K Gold track standings

The Wayland boys’ varsity track team posted its third O-K Gold Conference dual meet victory Wednesday with a resounding 102-35 triumph over Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Lady Wildcats’ squad, however,…

Editor April 25, 2019

Features

WHS sophs, juniors attend Career Quest event in GR

Sophomores and Juniors from Wayland High School attended Career Quest at DeVos Place Wednesday in downtown Grand Rapids. There were 461 students and 19 staff members who attended from WHS.…

Editor April 25, 2019

Sports

O-K Gold, Silver changes expected in 2020-2021

The O-K Conference will undergo a major realignment in the 2020-21 school year, resulting in two schools being added to the Silver Division and the addition of two and subtraction…

Editor April 25, 2019

Obituaries

Service will be Sunday afternoon for David Martin

David Lee Martin, age 85, of Byron Center/Dorr, died Wednesday, April 24. Dave served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a hardworking, loving, husband,…

Editor April 25, 2019

Community Notices

Martin School Drama Club to present ‘The Outsiders’

The Martin Jr./Sr. High School Drama Class will present a performance of “The Outsiders” from the book by S.E. Hinton, adapted by Christopher Sergel. Show Time is 7 p.m. Saturday,…

Editor April 24, 2019

Sports

Youthful Lady Wildcats sweep Wyoming; now 6-3

The Wayland varsity softball team, perhaps the youngest outfit in school history, improved its overall season record to 6-3 Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep over Wyoming. The Lady Wildcats prevailed…

Editor April 24, 2019

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 27, 1994 The Wayland City Council granted preliminary plat approval for a…

Editor April 24, 2019

Sports

Lady Vikings capture 5th straight victory on diamond

The Hopkins varsity softball team claimed its fifth consecutive victory with a 12-0 verdict in five innings over O-K Silver Conference opponent NorthPointe Christian. The Lady Vikings racked up 13…

Editor April 24, 2019

Sports

Vikings now 3-0 in O-K Silver Conference standings

The Hopkins boys’ and girls’ varsity track teams breezed to their third consecutive O-K Silver Conference dual meet victories Tuesday afternoon at Wyoming Lee. The boys won 97-25 and the…

Editor April 24, 2019

Columns

Ranger Rick: Impeachment will prolong Dems’ agony

If you're really old and listened to WLS-AM in the 1960s, you probably heard "Chickenman," with the announcer at the end of each show say "WEEEeeel, stay tuned tomorrow for…

Editor April 23, 2019