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WHS soph Charlie Toman wins Dwarf Games archery silver

It's been a remarkable journey to Guelph, Ontario, for Wayland High School sophomore Charlie Toman (left, dressed in black), son of John and Jada Hinkle Toman of Shelbyville. He and…

Editor August 7, 2017

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WHS sophomore’s team makes World Dwarf hoops finals

Charlie Toman, a sophomore at Wayland High School, is a member of one of two USA teams competing in the 2017 World Dwarf Games in Guelph, Ontario. He and his…

Editor August 6, 2017

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Hopkins’ Gossman wins bronze in State Games bowling

Hopkins High School junior Brenden Gossman (right) bowled in the State Games of America U20 division Saturday. He took a bronze medal with scores of 245, 210 and 222. (Photo…

Editor August 6, 2017

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WHS junior is flag bearer for State Games of America

Wayland High School junior Seth Sevenski-Popma was Michigan flag bearer during the opening ceremony of the State Games of America Friday night at VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids. Sevenski-Popma, a member…

Editor August 5, 2017

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Caleb Campbell takes over as WHS boys’ soccer coach

Caleb Campbell has accepted the position of varsity boys' head soccer coach for Wayland High School. A teacher in the district for five years, he has a fourth grade class…

Editor August 3, 2017

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Jessica Merchant takes assistant coaching post at Stanford

Jessica Merchant, perhaps Wayland High School's most famous female athletic alum, has decided to join the coaching staff as an assistant at Stanford University. Merchant, an all-state and Miss Softball…

Editor August 2, 2017

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Local high school football seasons open Aug. 24 and 25

Both Wayland and Hopkins will open their 2017 varsity football seasons on Thursday evening, Aug. 24, but Martin will open Friday, Aug. 25. Wayland will play play at Grand Rapids…

Editor July 27, 2017

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New Hopkins Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced

The second group of inductees into the Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame has been announced. The newest four members of the select group are retired football coach Rex…

Editor July 27, 2017

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WHS baseball coach Wilcox takes Carson City AD post

Travis Wilcox has resigned his post as head baseball coach and behavior intervention specialist for the Wayland Union school district. Wilcox, a 2001 graduate of Carson City-Crystal, has returned to…

Editor July 20, 2017

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Four local women bowlers competing in national tourney

Four Wayland-area women are taking part in a national women's bowling tournament in Baton Rouge, La. this week. The four are (clockwise, from top left) Heather Siegwart, Connie Sevigny Cassie…

Editor June 30, 2017