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Wayland boys capture 1st win of bowling season
The Wayland boys' varsity bowling squad came up with its first victory of the season, a 17-13 verdict over Wyoming at Airport Lanes. "Tonight was in honor of the seniors…
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Wayland High varsity boys’ soccer coach sought
Wayland High School boys’ varsity soccer coach Ben Sleeman apparently has given up that post. Wayland Union Schools is advertising the boys’ head varsity job and the junior varsity post…
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Bygone Days: A look at the NE Allegan County history
From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr: 25 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 1991 Lt. Steve DeBoer, commander of the Michigan State Police…
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Democracy Tree: A no confidence vote on Trump?
by Amy Kerr Hardin Do you live in a state, city, town or village where voters rejected Trump? If so, please urge your state and/or local leaders to entertain a…
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Wildcat boys’ hoops opener is a 92-52 runaway win
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team had a spectacular debut Tuesday night in a 92-52 rout of host Caledonia. The Wildcats grabbed a 47-31 advantage at the half and ran…
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Hopkins boys stay unbeaten by topping Vicksburg
The Hopkins boys’ varsity bowling team captured its third victory in as many starts this season with a 20-10 dual match victory Tuesday afternoon over Vicksburg. The Lady Vikings won…
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Hopkins has new coach, virtually same hoop results
Tuesday night was Opening Night for new Hopkins interim varsity basketball coach Nate Mitchell, who was named to succeed Darrin Smith, who resigned Friday. The result for the Vikings was…
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Hospital receives toys, gifts from Hopkins, Wayland
Students from the Wayland High High School leadership class and middle school student council helped deliver toys today to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital. A school bus took them to each…
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Ranger Rick: ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis is just all right with me
President–Elect Donald Trump has made his selection for Secretary of Defense; General James “Mad Dog” Mattis. Any general with the nickname “Mad Dog” is all right with me. He is…
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South Christian surprises Lady Cats with 15-15 tie
A very hot Grand Rapids South Christian bowling team pulled off an upset Monday afternoon by tying the powerful Wayland girls. The Wayland girls got off to a quick start…