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Both ‘Cat cross teams win trophies at Cedar Springs
It was the best day for Wayland High School cross country in quite a spell Saturday morning, as the boys’ squad captured first place and the girls were runners-up at…
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Wildcats absorb a 62-21 defeat from South Christian
A South Christian football team smarting from a loss a week ago to Grand Rapids Catholic Central, bounced back in a big way on the gridiron Friday to spoil Wayland's…
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Vikings fall in 4th period to unbeaten Comstock Park
It has become clear that this year’s battle for the O-K Silver Conference football championship will be between Comstock Park Belding and Sparta. Hopkins’ 42-12 defeat Friday night at the…
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Leppinks corrals may show what’s ahead in these parts
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The startling sight of a couple of shopping cart corrals during the first week…
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Traffic snarled again on U.S.-131 because of crash
A traffic crash involving a semi and another vehicle cause massive backups on northbound U.S.-131 Friday afternoon. The Yankee Springs/Wayland Fire Department and other area firefighters spent time at the…
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Lady Vikings defeat Godwin in straight sets, 3-0
The Hopkins varsity volleyball defeated Godwin Heights 3-0 on the road Thursday evening in an O-K Silver Conference match, 25-11, 25-11, 25-11. "Overall, the team played well and minimized errors,"…
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Clippers improve record to 5-0 with another shutout
The Martin varsity football team returned home for the first time in almost a month and posted a 62-0 shutout over visiting Bloomingdale.The Clippers improved their record to 3-0 in…
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Services set Saturday for Sheryl Whipple of Hopkins
Sheryl Katherine Whipple (Shea) died Wednesday, Sept. 22. Sheryl was born in Hopkins Nov. 2, 1948, the daughter of the late George and Shirley (Montgomery) Shea and later became the…
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Lady Wildcats lift O-K Gold Conference record to 4-1
The Wayland varsity volleyball team pushed its O-K Gold Conference record to 4-1 Thursday evening with a three-set victory at Cedar Springs. The Lady Wildcats prevailed over their hosts by…
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Dorr OKs sewer, water for sustainable business park
Plans for the sustainable business park in Dorr Township took another step forward Thursday night when the Township Board unanimously approved the extension of sewer and water from Byron Township.…