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One Small Voice: We could all use some more kindness
by Lynn Mandaville Some respondents to One Small Voice speculate that I watch a lot of CNN. Based on the context and tone, I assume there is something negative in…
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Hopkins, Reynolds seem to be back to their old selves
Peyton Roxbury Lyla Reynolds and the Hopkins softball team are back in the saddle again. The Vikings quieted their recent slump Monday afternoon with a convincing doubleheader sweep of O-K…
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Ex-Supt. Norm Taylor back with schools, joins board
Norm Taylor Retired Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Monday evening was selected as the newest trustee on the Board of Education. Taylor, who was superintendent between 2010 and 2020, succeeds Board…
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No fireworks at Hopkins annual July 4 celebration
Hopkins Hometown Celebrations today posted on Facebook an announcement indicating there will be no fireworks display during the annual Fourth of July celebration. The post said, “Due to the current…
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Baked pork chops include brown sugar and oranges
Baked Pork Chops Preheat oven to 350 degrees 6 pork chops - I used center cut -salt, pepper to taste6 orange or lemon slices½ c. tomato ketchup½ c. water2 T.…
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Wildcat boys’ track team finishes 4th in regionals
Ian Thompson The Wayland boys’ varsity track team placed fourth in the Division 2 regional meet at Mason Friday. The girls finished seventh. The Hopkins girls checked in 10th at…
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Vikings break out of slump in style with 11-0 victory
Hannah Brinks pitched a shutout gem. Hopkins’ Saturday contest against Kent City can only be best described as astonishing, as they broke out of an offensive slump and took an…
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Wildcats outlast 4th ranked Walled Lake North for title
Entertaining enough for popcorn? Emma Tornes, Emma Ludema and coach Cheri Ritz think so. The Wayland softball team somehow has gone virtually unnoticed this season in the state rankings, but…
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Viking softballers hang on to split twin bill vs. Delton
A year ago Dahlia Velhouse was a starting pitcher for Hopkins. An injury since then changed her status. The Hopkins varsity softball team halted a seven-game losing streak Friday afternoon…
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Martin boys 3rd, girls 4th in D-4 regional track meet
300 hurdles champ Kyia Bozzo The Martin boys’ varsity track team finished third in the Division 4 regionals and the girls were fourth at Gobles Friday. The Clipper boys accumulated…