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Viking boys lose in quarterfinals at state bowl tourney

The Hopkins boys’ bowling team lost in the quarterfinal round of match play Friday in the state championships at Northway Lanes in Muskegon. The Vikings lost by 10 pins, 1,253…

Editor March 3, 2018

Sports

Lady Wildcat bowler Sydney Urben is state champion

Wayland, we have another state champion! Lady Wildcat bowling ace Sydney Urben, who was Division 2 state runner-up two years ago as a sophomore, took all of the marbles Saturday…

Editor March 3, 2018

Sports

Lady Clippers take Colon by storm to win district title

by Austin Marsman Martin took home its first district hardware Friday evening since 2015 with a convincing 57-36 triumph over the Colon Magi at Climax-Scotts. It didn’t look promising for…

Editor March 3, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Wally Wakeman an independent hero

One of the best things about my weekly visits at Then & Now Historical Library in Dorr is the opportunity to learn about remarkable people in the Wayland area's past.…

Editor March 3, 2018

Community Notices

Extra road funding may be coming to area communities

Communities in Allegan County may get an unexpected gift of extra road funding money from the state this year. 80th District State Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-South Haven) has announced the…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Three WMS students win ‘America & Me’ essay contest

Three students from Wayland Union Middle School have been named local winners in the 49th annual "America & Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who…

Editor March 2, 2018

Sports

Glass slipper doesn’t fit; Allegan is the real Cinderella

The glass slipper did not fit. The real Cinderella in the Class B district girls' basketball tournament is Allegan. Wayland played as poorly Friday in the tourney finals as it…

Editor March 2, 2018

Community Notices

Austin Marsman chosen as Martin DAR Good Citizen

Austin Marsman has been selected as this year's Martin High School recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship award. The DAR, or Daughters of the American Revolution, will honor him at…

Editor March 2, 2018

Articles

Hopkins superintendent finalist for Hudsonville post

Hopkins Schools Superintendent Gary Wood is one of six finalists for the superintendent’s post at Hudsonville. The candidates, who will be interviewed Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6, are…

Editor March 2, 2018

Sports

Hopkins boys end regular hoops season with 11-9 record

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team ended the regular season Thursday evening on a positive note with a 72-44 victory over non-league opponent Comstock. The Vikings ended the regular season…

Editor March 2, 2018