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Hopkins High School graduate Larry Fuss dies at 73

October 16, 2017

Larry J. Fuss of Otsego, a 1962 graduate of Hopkins High School, died Saturday, Oct. 14. He was 73. He was born May 4, 1944, in Kalamazoo the son of Joseph and Margaret (Gilligan) Fuss. Larry had worked at Parker Hannifin for almost 40 years. He had served on the...

Salvatore Semola chosen to manage Gun Lake Casino

October 16, 2017

Salvatore Semola The Gun Lake Tribe has announced the hiring of Salvatore, (Sal) Semola as president and chief operating officer of Gun Lake Casino. Semola comes to Gun Lake Casino with more than 40 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, including experience at numerous successful Las Vegas properties....

Gossman qualifies for Junior Gold bowling nationals

October 15, 2017

Hopkins High School junior Brenden Gossman, who has made a name for himself in bowling over the past several years, won his first Junior Gold bowling tournament of the year Saturday in Grand Rapids. He has qualified for a spot in the national tourney in Dallas next July. (Photo supplied)

WHS grad places in top 6th in grueling race in Colorado

October 15, 2017

Todd Meconis, a 1993 graduate of Wayland High School and son of Robert and Betty Meconis of Wayland, competed in the Leadville race in Colorado Aug 19. A total of 604 started the grueling race, but only 285 finished, and Meconis finished 91st in 27:10:42. This also is a lottery drawn...

Wayland Schools’ FIRST robotics programs increase

October 15, 2017

The FIRST® Robotics programs at Wayland Union Schools are building momentum. After starting the high school robotics team in 2016, the district now has three FIRST programs to offer students from grades 5-12. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international youth organization that operates the FIRST Robotics...

The Subterranean: Why don’t you see ‘Blade Runner 2049?’

October 15, 2017

A review of Blade Runner 2049 ****1/2 out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow When did our nation’s sense of wonder give way to shock and awe? When did we Americans settle for easy answers instead of asking the hard questions? When did we come to...

Martin’s last game on old field is 13-12 nail-biter victory

October 14, 2017

by Austin Marsman Carter Hilton (16) in pursuit of Abner Snyder (21) Martin's football team members left their old field with a mix of emotions and a 13-12 victory Friday over Galesburg Augusta. A newly constructed stadium awaits the Clippers next season as part of the district bond project. The first...

Funeral mass will be in Wayland for Cheryl Cook, 63

October 14, 2017

Sheryl D. Cook, age 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 11. She was born Nov. 22, 1953, in San Bernardino, CA., the daughter to Norman and Charlene VanKampen. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Christopher Cook; grandson Austin Cook-Koopman., She is survived by her children Michael Cook, Wendy (Brad) Davis; nine...

Sycamore Elementary student council members chosen

October 14, 2017

The Sycamore Elementary student council has been selected and members' first order of business is to help promote the district wide “Project Clean.” Students (from left) are: Ava VanderKolk, Blake Hyma, Natilee Sterken, Nick Schultz, Cody Benting, Hunter Todd, Ellarie Baugh and Kendall Outwater. (Photo supplied)

Wildcats suffer 4th consecutive gridiron defeat, 49-14

October 13, 2017

Wayland's varsity football squad absorbed its fourth straight defeat this season Friday night in a 49-14 loss to Grand Rapids Christian. The Wildcats started the season winning three of their first four encounters, but since then have run into league heavyweights such as undefeated and state-ranked East Grand Rapids and...

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