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My son and I make front porch the priority project
by Denise Dykstra I have a thing about front porches. I can’t help but notice as I drive by them. I have been known to send people a note saying,…
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Services will be Saturday for Rosemary Paulson, 87
Rosemary Frances Poulson, age 87, died Sunday, April 24. Rosemary enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing games on her phone, cooking, and mushroom hunting. She took pride in her extensive teapot collection,…
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Lady Vikings now 4-0 in O-K Silver softball contests
Hannah Brinks Lyla Reynolds The Hopkins varsity softball team swept a doubleheader with Sparta Monday, 11-5 and 12-2, to push its record to 4-0 in the O-K Silver Conference and…
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Wayland school board to consider adding officer
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night discussed the possibility of adding a second public safety officer for the next academic year. Matt Miller currently works in the position, mostly…
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Wayland school bond drive kickoff seeks involvement
Jeff Koon, chairman of the citizens' committee for the bond request, tells everybody at the kickoff they are welcome to get involved. More than 40 local citizens gathered Monday night…
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Stella Van Heck’s funeral is Friday at Calvary Church
Stella May Van Heck, affectionately known in the Wayland area as “The Cookie Lady,” died Saturday, April 23. She was 89. Stella was born June 28, 1932, to Loren and…
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Tim Reeves is 1 remaining finalist for superintendent
Tim Reeves The Wayland Union School Board Friday interviewed four candidates for the superintendent position. The board initially narrowed the field to two candidates, but one candidate withdrew from the…
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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…
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Wayland Farmers Market vendor applications sought
Farmers Market on Main Street is getting closer to opening for the season, so potential vendors are being asked to submit applications. Coordinator Nancy Vandervoord said, "Because of the loss…
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Wildcats cop Gull Lake Invitational championship
The Wayland varsity softball team Saturday defeated three opponents to claim the championship again in the Gull Lake Invitational. The Wildcats bested Mattawan 5-1, clobbered their second opponent, Edwardsburg, 19-0,…