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Hopkins announces Outstanding People for Education

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The Oustanding People for Education nominees and winners for the Hopkins Public Schools were Nominees: Lisa Birtles, Lynnet Caras, Rachel Cimek, Chad Coots, Katie Dana, Mick Francis, Chris Francomb, Ben Herrick, Lisa Jilek, Madison Lowery, Philip Moerdyke, Jacob Oaster, Pat O'Dell, Jeff Pitchellis, Carrie Postma, Rachel Robbert, Matt Seabert, Renee Steenwyk,...
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Lady Wildcats lose 3-1 in the rain to Gold foe EGR

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A rainy Monday night left the Lady Wildcats drenched and defeated, as they lost 3-1 in a road soccer match to East Grand Rapids. After taking a quick lead on a Kennedy Thelen goal, Wayland maintained dominance over much of the half but conceded a late equalizer with just five...
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Service will be Friday for Dan Bischoff, 75, of Wayland

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Daniel Ralph Bischoff, age 75, of Wayland, died Sunday, May 20. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Dan and wife Taren enjoyed being together, going out, and traveling, but most of all, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dan is survived by his wife of 52...
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Funeral is Thursday in Dorr for Ken Detwiler, 61

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Kenneth Detwiler, age 61, died Saturday, May 19. Ken strived to serve the Lord and spread His word wherever he went. He was also a family man, a friend to many and an avid outdoorsman. Ken also loved working at his last job at Digital Tool & Die. He is...
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WHS grad insists PATCO strike started America demise

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is a column published in "The Medium" on line by 1972 Wayland High School graduate and retired history teacher Michael Johnston. He barely missed being elected Kent County Commissioner from the Kentwood area in 2012. He spends some time as a Benjamin Franklin re-enactor. by Michael...
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Funeral will be Thursday for Morrie Holloway, 81

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Morris "Morrie" L. Holloway, 81, died Saturday, May 19. He served in the U.S. Army. Morrie enjoyed car racing, photography, his motorcycle, target shooting, camping, and spending the winter in Arizona. He is survived by his wife of 59+ years, Myrna; children, Mark (Amy) Holloway, Wendy Geil; grandchildren, Erica Holloway,...
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Steeby students getting ‘batty’ with houses again

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Six representatives from Danielle LaJoye's third grade class at Steeby Elementary make a presentation about bats to members of the Wayland Board of Education. Third-graders in Lori Howell's classroom at Steeby last month presented the City Council with their project to install bat houses in the City Park and Rabbit...
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City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins to resign June 18

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Tracy Bivins Tracy Bivins is resigning her Wayland City Council post effective June 18 for what she said was for personal reasons. Bivins first was elected to her first two-year term in November 2012 and was re-elected in 2014 and 2016. She would have been up for re-election again this...
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Steve Holland retiring after 38 years at Harding’s Market

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After working for the Harding's Market grocery business for 38 years, Wayland store Manager Steve Holland is retiring. The local grocery is having a sort of happy sendoff party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 25 with lunch and cake in the deli. (Photo supplied)
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Four seniors featured in Hopkins High School art show

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The Hopkins High School art show this spring featured artists from Drawing From Imagination, Creative Sculpture & Ceramics, Painting & Portfolio Development classes. Senior Showcases were presented by four seniors, Tabitha Banas, Courtney Tortorelli, Hazel Smith and Alexandra Webb. who displayed their favorite works from throughout their high school careers.
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