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Wildcats keep on rolling in sweep of TK
Neither Harmony Laker (left) nor Madi Ludema allowed a single run in the twin bill sweep of Thornapple Kellogg. Since Cheri Ritz began coaching Wayland softball more than 25 years…
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‘Bygone Days’ to be delayed until Saturday
The weekly "Bygone Days" feature will be delayed until Saturday because of an administrative error. The historical library in downtown Dorr inadvertently was closed Wednesday afternoon, the usual time Townbroadcast…
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Public safety exercise set at Hopkins High
Local first responders Wednesday afternoon will be simulating a crash behind Hopkins High School. THIS IS JUST A SIMULATION! The purpose of this event is to educate Hopkins High School…
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Buell shines again in Martin twin bill split
Haylen Buell homered and pitched with efficiency to help Martin’s baseball team split a doubleheader Tuesday against Saugatuck. Buell’s home run to center, a three-run shot gave Martin a 6-1…
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WHS vows to make Color Run annual event
The Wayland High School Student Council held its annual Color Run Saturday, April 26. A spokesperson for the event declared, "We’re already looking forward to next year!"
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Wildcat softball team goes 2 for 3 in tourney
While the Wayland varsity was competing in Holland, the Wildcat jayvees were busy capturing the first-place trophy in the Otsego Invitational Saturday. Coach is Coralie Ritz Miller (standing far left).…
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Service will be May 5 for Jim Sebright, 83
James J. Sebright, 83, died Tuesday, April 22, at his home in Plainwell. Prior to his passing, Vicki leaned in and whispered, “Jim, hold a spot for me.” A precious…
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Hopkins takes 2 wins from nonleague foe Zeeland East
Madison Schwartz earlier this week broke the Hopkins school record for career stolen bases. COVER PHOTO: Grace Stallard The Hopkins softball team Thursday afternoon pulled out a couple of gritty…
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Capturing Kids’ Hearts honor won by Steeby
COVER PHOTO: Steeby Principal Karri Bailey Steeby Elementary has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for 2024-2025. Principal Karri Bailey said, “We are thrilled to announce that…
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Army Bob: We must reform higher education funding
by Robert M. Traxler The President and Fellows of Harvard College (the full official name of Harvard University) has some 23 thousand students with $53 billion in endowments that is…