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Hopkins to send 2 teams, individual to state FFA contest

Hopkins High School was host to the FFA regional leadership contests last Thursday night and two teams and an individual earned gold awards to advance to the state competition. "It…

Editor February 22, 2016

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High school biology students help 3rd-graders dissect cow’s eye

Third-graders from Dorr Elementary were given a hands-on lesson on the anatomy of the eye last week. High school students from Lynn Gosson’s AP Biology class worked with the younger…

Editor February 22, 2016

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United Bank headquarters in Grand Rapids to get renovations

A groundbreaking was held Friday for a $5.5 million renovation of United Bank of Michigan's corporate headquarters at 900 East Paris, Grand Rapids. The bank, which opened as Wayland State…

Editor February 20, 2016

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Hopkins plans to finally establish an Athletic Hall of Fame

Work is progressing on establishing the first-ever Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame program to honor the community’s heritage and history.…

Editor February 18, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 203

25 Years Ago — Feb. 20, 1991 Steven Stearns was nominated for another term as president at the Hopkins Village Caucus. Lisa Rewa decided against seeking re-election and three candidates,…

Editor February 17, 2016

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Dorr Elementary students raise funds for Heart Association

Dorr Elementary students held their annual Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Tuesday to raise funds for the American Heart Association and educate students about heart disease and…

Editor February 16, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of…

Editor February 10, 2016

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WHS grad Stephen Vanravenswaay retires from Fla. fire department

Orange County (Fla.) firefighter and 1990 Wayland High School graduate Stephen "Shakey" Vanravenswaay, who was diagnosed nearly a year ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, has decided officially to retire…

Editor February 8, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local…

Editor February 3, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 201

25 Years Ago — Jan. 30, 1991 Police are seeking information about a man between 25 and 35 years old who walked into the Paul Johnson Agency downtown and assaulted…

Editor January 27, 2016