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Wildcats take Holland tourney for 5-victory week
Peyton Moore picked up the win on the mound vs. Holland. The Wayland High School baseball team came up with two more victories too cap off a successful week on…
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Vikings go 1-1-1 for 2nd time in softball tourney
Sophomore catcher Lyla Reynolds had a triple and a home run in the loss to Zeelan East. The Hopkins softball team went 1-1-1 in a tournament Saturday Coopersville for the…
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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a compilation of Wayland High School seniors who have earned Summa Cum Laude (with the highest distinction) academic honors at upcoming commencement. There are no…
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Martin boys finish 3rd, girls 4th in regional track meet
The Martin boys’ track team placed third with 99 points in the Division 4 regionals Friday at Gobles and the girls took fourth. James Blackburn won the regional championship in…
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Wildcat boys take runner-up slot in regional meet
A little more than a year ago Kaharrie Pureifoy was recovering from a concussion he suffered in a football game. Today he is getting ready to compete in the state…
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Wildcats sweep 3-game series with Catholic Central
The Wayland High School baseball team this past week swept three games against O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central to bring its league record to 8-7, 14-10 overall.…
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Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29
Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…
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Wayland man wins 2 Wood Turners awards in contest
"Separation Anxiety" David Kerley of Wayland submitted two winning entries in the Grand River Wood Turners Guild Regional Art Competition. “Warp Drive Overload” won $100 Vinecroft Studios Award and “Separation…
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Dorr deals with boards, commission and their pay
The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening spent a lot of time dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission and representative to the Ambulance…
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Hopkins will send boy, girl, relay team to state meet
Trent Baugh soars to a regional championship by leaping 20-8.5 9in the long jump. COVER PHOTO: Jaeden Harshberger clears five feet, takes second and qualifies for the state meet. The…