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Hopkins to celebrate 75 years of football Oct. 4
The Hopkins Viking Touchdown Club is inviting everyone to help celebrate 75 years of football at Hopkins High School at the home game Friday evening, Oct. 4. The contest will…
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Wildcats are competitive. but lose 6-2 to Holland
The Wayland boys' varsity tennis team Tuesday played competitively, but ultimately lost 6-2 to Holland. Taking wins for the Wildcats were second singles Cam Sieffert, playing through obstacles such as…
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Vonda Evers retires from Sheriff’s Dept. after 25 years
Allegan County Sheriff’s Deputy Vonda Evers of Martin has announced her retirement Sept. 14 after serving for more than 25 years. Evers spent her law enforcement career working in the…
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WHS grad is a game changer in Forbes Magazine
Wayland High School Alum, Embriette Hyde, Class of 2005, was featured in a recent Forbes Magazine edition the "Top 30 under 30", 600 game changers in 20 industries changing the…
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Wayland man’s stolen truck reported to have been recovered
EDITOR'S NOTE: Mr. Koperski late this afternoon said on Facebook: " I appreciate everybody who posted and shared my post about my truck it has been found and in one…
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Wayland school bond pool bids to be opened in December
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves told the Board of Education Monday evening that bids for the new pool project will be opened and reviewed in December. He added that…
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The walls came tumbing down at Moline El building
The walls of the historic, but aging and dilapidated Moline Elementary School building came down today. The Moline Agricultural School opened in 1937 and became part of the Wayland Union…
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WHS marching band shines at Rockford Invitational
The Wayland Wildcat Marching Band competed at the Rockford Marching Band Invitational Saturday, Sept. 21, and earned place in Class B with caption awards in music, visual, percussion and guard.…
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King & I: Summer winds down at the campground
by Phyllis McCrossin Summer continues to wind down. The weekdays at the campground are very quiet. I think there are maybe eight of us staying here during the week. Weekends…
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Funeral Oct. 2 for Moline native Grace Harper
Grace Harper (Boersma) died September 16, 2024, in Grand Rapids. She was 93. Born Aug. 28, 1931, in Moline, Grace lived her life joyfully, loving and accepting family and people…