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WHS robotics team loses in Kentwood tourney semifinals

The Wayland High School robotics team, only in its second year of existence, lost in the semifinals Saturday at a tournament at East Kentwood High School. The local group lost…

Editor April 1, 2017

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Hopkins High School grad killed in crash with semi

Jeremy Lee Hibma, 19, of Wayland, was killed early Saturday morning when the SUV he was driving crashed into the back of a semi-truck stopped for a red light on…

Editor April 1, 2017

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Embriette Hyde, Class of ’05, scholastic banquet guest

Embriette Hyde, a 2005 graduate, will be guest speaker at the Wayland High School Scholastic Honors Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Fine Arts Center. In addition,…

Editor March 28, 2017

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Dorr Twp. approves dust control, work on 144th Avenue

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to spend $679,000 to rebuild 144th Avenue with road millage funds and to spend $10,125 for each application of dust control this summer.…

Editor March 24, 2017

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Wayland woman accused of role in nursing home death

A 45-year-old Wayland woman has been accused of vulnerable adult abuse and falsifying medical records in connection with the death of an 85-year-old woman at a Grand Rapids nursing home.…

Editor March 24, 2017

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Wayland Middle School choir earns trip to state festival

The Wayland Middle School choir went to the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Choral Festival March 10 and received a Division I rating. The choir of 75 students is…

Editor March 23, 2017

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Woman, 45, struck and killed by vehicle near Burnips

A vehicle-pedestrian crash just west of Burnips killed a 45-year-old woman who was trying to help her dog in the road Wednesday evening. Authorities have identified the deceased as Jennifer Counterman, who was…

Editor March 22, 2017

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Teen killed after being thrown from back seat of car in crash

A 15-year-old female teen was killed early Sunday morning after she was thrown from the back seat of a vehicle she was riding in near the Wayland exit on the…

Editor March 19, 2017

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Hopkins horn quintet honored by Division 1 rating at state

A horn quintet from Hopkins High School was accorded a Division 1 rating Saturday at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra state festival. The ensemble included (from lewft) Chad Steffes,…

Editor March 18, 2017

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Snow covered slippery roads cause U.S.-131 accidents

A couple of weather-related traffic accidents this morning shut down a large portion of the U.S.-131 expressway north of Wayland. Officials have reported accidents near 100th Street and between the…

Editor March 17, 2017