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Melanoma takes Caleb Scheidel, 30, of Wayland
Caleb Dunbar Scheidel, age 30, died at home in Wayland Thursday, Feb. 28, after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born Dec. 27, 1988, in Grand Rapids, to Phillip…
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Regional champ hockey team includes 2 from WHS
The regional champion Byron Center High School hockey team includes two team members from Wayland High School, Todd Myers (left) and Logan Clairmont. The Bulldogs claimed the regional crown Saturday…
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Former WAEMS employee Mary Rolfe, 71, of Dorr dies
Mary Sue Rolfe (Lago), 71, of Dorr, died Friday, March 1, at Trillium Woods. Mary loved volunteering in her grand-children's schools and participated whenever the opportunity presented itself. Prior to…
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‘Story of Us’ tradition may be in serious trouble here
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. A little more than seven years ago, I decided to try a bold experiment…
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Viking Brenden Gossman is bowling state runner-up
Hopkins’ Brenden Gossman finally accomplished something he had been flirting with all during his four-year career in high school bowling. The Viking senior standout Saturday made it to the state…
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Clipper boys’ season ends in district finals, 58-40
By Austin Marsman The Martin boys' varsity basketball team finished its season Friday night in the Division 4 district tournament finals with a 58-40 loss to host Tri-Unity Christian. The…
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Teunissen, Davenport beat No. 1 in spring training
Wayland High School graduate Mallory finished up her last spring training in Florida that included a stunning victory over the No. 1-ranked NCAA Division II team, 6-3. The Panthers, who…
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Guest column: Green New Deal saves rural America?
EDITOR's NOTE: Mark Ludwig of Fennville, Democratic candidate for 80th District State Representative in 2018, is Rural Caucus Chair for the MI Democratic Party and Vice Chair of the Allegan…
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Lady Wildcats win season hoops finale at home, 47-25
The Wayland girls' varsity basketball team completed its regular season with a 47-25 victory at home against Holland Black River. The win left the Lady Wildcats with an overall season…
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Hopkins girls finish regular hoops season in close loss
The Hopkins girls' varsity basketball team lost a tight defensive struggle, 37-35, against Covenant Christian Thursday evening in the regular season finale. The Lady Vikings will enter the Division 2…