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One Small Voice: Sinema’s critics crossed decency line
by Lynn Mandaville Kyrsten Sinema is one of my United States senators. She has been in the news far too often in the last few months because, as a Democrat,…
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Wayland marching band is 2nd at Grandville tourney
The Wayland High School marching band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, finished in second place in its division Saturday at the Grandville Invitational. The Wildcat ensemble last week…
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Lady Vikings bring home trophy from Switek tourney
The Hopkins varsity volleyball team captured the championship trophy Saturday in the annual Switek Memorial tournament on the Lady Vikings' court. "The girls played well all day and came away…
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Lady Wildcats fall short in their own tournament
The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team was defeated by Otsego in bracket play at the Wayland Invitational. The Bulldogs went on to finish in the runner-up slot to Shelby.…
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Hopkins has ‘Teacher of Teacher’ strong connection
Hopkins High School FFA instructor and advisor Jessica Couch has been been selected for a Teacher of Teachers Award after being nominated by former student Samantha Ludlam. Ludlam, former Miss…
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Wildcat cross boys capture Allegan Invitational trophy
It was another big day for the Wayland High School cross-country teams at the Allegan Invitational Saturday. The Wildcat boys captured first place in the combined team results and the…
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Wildcat defense continues to struggle in 62-22 loss
The Wayland varsity football team lost Friday night at Cedar Springs by a 62-22, a score that was eerily close to the final verdict against South Christian two weeks…
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Clippers beat Mendon 28-20 in battle for league title
Martin won the "only showdown in town" Friday night on a rain-soaked field with a bruising 28-20 triumph over Mendon. The visiting Hornets brought in a 5-1 overall record and…
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Vikings edged 21-20 by failed PAT try in 4th quarter
The Hopkins varsity football team has had problems in getting extra points after touchdowns. This time it cost the Vikings an important O-K Silver Conference matchup Friday against Sparta. The…
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Allegan County now has 180 Covid deaths since 2020
Three more deaths related to the Coronavirus were reported over the past week by the Allegan County Health Department. The total number of fatalities attributed to Covid since the pandemic…