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Hopkins announces Outstanding People for Education

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,…

Editor May 22, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcats lose 3-1 in the rain to Gold foe EGR

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…

Editor May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Service will be Friday for Dan Bischoff, 75, of Wayland

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,…

Editor May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral is Thursday in Dorr for Ken Detwiler, 61

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…

Editor May 22, 2018

Columns

WHS grad insists PATCO strike started America demise

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…

Editor May 22, 2018

Obituaries

Funeral will be Thursday for Morrie Holloway, 81

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…

Editor May 21, 2018

Articles

Steeby students getting ‘batty’ with houses again

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 River Trail. Now comes…

Editor May 21, 2018

Articles

City Councilwoman Tracy Bivins to resign June 18

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…

Editor May 21, 2018

Community Notices

Steve Holland retiring after 38 years at Harding’s Market

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…

Editor May 21, 2018

Community Notices

Four seniors featured in Hopkins High School art show

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,…

Editor May 21, 2018