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Wildcats roll much better, but lose 17-13 to FHE
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling team lost 17-13 to Forest Hills Eastern Monday in one of its better performances of late. "We knew we had a chance to win tonight,…
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Wayland City voter turnout in November nearly 70%
Allegan County Clerk-Register of Deeds Bob Genetski appeared at Monday night's City Council meeting and told local officials the City of Wayland had a whopping 69.13% voter turnout in the…
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Avery Hudson leads Davenport to big win over Ferris
Davenport University sophomore Avery Hudson scored a career-high 24 points, snagged seven rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Panthers to an 87-72 victory over defensing NCAA Division II national…
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Misunderstanding what news is has consequences
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was *no* severed arm.…
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Viking girls win Fruitport Invitational bowling tourney
The Hopkins girls' varsity bowling team Saturday captured first place in the Fruitport Invitational Tournament at Northway Lanes in Muskegon. Qualifying for elimination was split into two pools — Pool…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: A war story about unveiling truth
Occasionally, my mind wanders back to those thrilling days of yesteryear, when I encountered knotty problems of community journalism in my somewhat sordid career of more than 40 years in…
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One Small Voice: Diversity in Congress delivers hope
“One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” (If you need the citation for this quote, shame on you as an American.) by Lynn Mandaville In a photograph…
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Vikings score only 40 points in hoops loss to Tri-Unity
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team Friday night was held to its lowest point total this season in a 49-40 loss to Tri-Unity Christian. The Vikings scored only four points…
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Lady Wildcats register 1st victory on hardcourt in ’19
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team recorded its first victory of the season Friday evening with a 45-43 non-conference victory over visiting Lowell. The win improved the Lady Wildcats' season…
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Nine Lady Vikings score in 77-36 rout of Tri-Unity
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team lifted its overall season record to 2-4 with a 77-36 victory Friday evening over non-conference opponent Tri-Unity Christian. Freshman Lexi Teunissen led the parade…