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Hudsonville Unity defeats both Wildcat bowl teams
It was a good night for Wayland freshman bowler Lillian Gates. Unfortunately, it wasn't a good night for her teammates. Gates, a southpaw, rolled her personal best of a 156…
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Wayland’s city budget audit getting even cleaner
The financial audit for the City of Wayland was presented Monday night and once again Dan Veldhuizen of Siegfried Crandall commented, "Overall, the city's financial condition is quite healthy." The…
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Former Wayland woman sought in Kent crime spree
Authorities are searching for former Wayland woman Tauna Parfait, 33, most recently believed to be living in Otsego in connection with a recent crime spree in Kent County. Parfait and…
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Martin community, schools enjoy a sort of renaissance
The Martin community and school system are undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Only a few years ago they were just about left for dead, but they have rebounded nicely, at…
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Three WHS alums playing collegiate hoops in GR area
Three recent Wayland High School graduates are playing collegiate basketball this winter in the Grand Rapids area. Carter Nyp, a freshman 6-9 forward, is averaging 7.9 points per game for…
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Campaign against bullying like fighting war on drugs
ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. “And you can kick the sand right back in their faces, ha!” — Vivian…
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Wildcats beat Detroit hoops team again in I-96 tourney
The Wayland High School boys' varsity basketball team had a bit of deja vu Saturday afternoon in the annual I-96 basketball challenge at Ottawa Hills High School. Not only did…
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Funeral is Friday afternoon for Eugene Knobloch, 80
Eugene Oliver Knobloch, 80, of Hopkins, died Friday, Dec. 14, at Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming. Born Oct. 7, 1938, in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Oliver and…
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Viking bowling squad off to fast start for ’18-19 season
The Hopkins boys' varsity bowling team placed sixth among 16 teams Saturday at the Cedar Springs Invitational Tournament. Senior Brenden Gossman finished second individually and was named to the all-tourney…
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Wayland’s bowling teams still plagued by bad luck
The Wayland High School girls' bowling team didn't make the cut at a tournament at Eastland Bowl in Kalamazoo Friday, but didn't finish last, either. Freshman Bella Harnish finished 18th…