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Army Bob: Truth indeed is a casualty of civil wars
Sarin gas was used in the Syrian civil war. As our own civil war will attest, civil wars are the most vicious. In ours, 2% of the entire nation died,…
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WHS students American Chemical Society exam finalists
Wayland High School students in AP and organic chemistry classes took a preliminary test provided by the American Chemical Society, offered to all students in Kalamazoo, Allegan and VanBuren counties.…
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Service planned at Leighton church for June Sherwood
June Margaret (Lindley) Sherwood, age 89, died April 12. She was born on June 10, 1927, the daughter of Herbert and Sada (Shugart) Lindley. She is survived by her children…
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Martin splits doubleheader with Black River of Holland
Martin split a doubleheader with Black River of Holland Thursday, dropping the opener 11-7 before coming back to take the nightcap 5-3. "We played well tonight," said coach Jon Gambee.…
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Lady Vikings cruise on track, boys lose 76-60 to Godwin
The Hopkins girls’ track team continues to work toward its goal of another O-K Silver Conference championship, and Thursday took another step by crushing Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Hopkins boys,…
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Leighton air park issue to go to public hearing in May
The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended denial for a request for an ar strip, but the issue now will go before the Township Board May 22 or 23 in…
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Hopkins robotics team qualifies for state championship
The Hopkins FIRST Robotics team has qualified for the Michigan Championship April 13-15 at Saginaw Valley State University. The Tech Vikings built a robot to pick up gears and deliver…
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Wubben’s 4 RBIs lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian
James Wubben drove in four on three hits to lead Hopkins past Calvin Christian 11-1 Wednesday in the O-K Silver Conference opener for both teams. Wubben drove in runs in…
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Jake Omness to take up golf at Davenport University
Wayland High School, who played football, basketball and golf for the Wildcats suring his prep career, has signed his intent to continue his golfing career at Davenport University. Jake is pictured…
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Lady Wildcats yield only 1 hit in doubleheader sweep
The Wayland varsity softball team started its season in familiar fashion with a doubleheader sweep over Grand Rapids Christian Wednesday afternoon. The Lady Wildcats, defending champions of the O-K Gold…