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Wildcats now riding 7-game softball win streak
The Wayland High School softball team apparently has recovered from its bad day at Bailey Park a week ago. The Lady Wildcats have won seven in a row since, the…
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Landen Klinge breaks pole vault record for Hopkins
Landen Klinge Friday night broke the Hopkins High School record in the pole vault by clearing 13 feet, seven inches at the Hastings Relays. He obviously finished first and Wayland's…
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Freshman Veyda Conley now owns 2 school records
Veyda Conley Freshman distance running sensation Veyda Conley now owns two school records. Conley, who last fall astonished nearly everybody by turning in times under 20 minutes in the 5,000-meter…
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Memorial service is May 11 at VFW for Judy Wheeler
Judy Rae Wheeler, age 80 of Shelbyville, died Thursday, April 25. Judy was born May 7, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to William and Marietta Schebergen. Throughout her life, she…
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Wildcat boys, girls both cop 1st place in Hastings relays
It was a very good day to be a Wildcat in Hastings, as both the Wayland girls’ and boys’ track team captured first place at the Hastings Relays. The boys…
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WHS choral ensembles shine at solo & ensemble
Honors Choir members Kayleigh Warmbold, Madison Swisher, Kaylee Cooper, Tristell Pawloski, Kylie Spicer, Tiannah Garcia, Logan Waston, Patience Hawley, Morgan Liberski, Layla Uminn, Suryiah Wilson, Keira Cater, Madison Campos, and Abby WabekeNot Pictured: Nikolette…
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Tuinstra’s term limits advocacy is not for himself
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. John Tuinstra I swear on the grave of Shostakovich that I checked in at…
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Hopkins enjoys non-league sweep in doubleheader
Hannah Brinks The Hopkins softball team Thursday jumped all over Holland Christian in a non-league doubleheader, claiming wins of 13-4 and 23-0. The Lady Vikings scored first in the opening…
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Lady Wildcats sweep twin bill vs. Ravenna in softball
Harmony Laker back in the saddle again. The Wayland softball team Thursday swept a doubleheader against non-league opponent Ravenna, 3-2 and 7-1. A walk-off double by Reese Veltman made the…
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Little Miss, Mister winners chosen for Summerfest
The 2024 Little Miss and Mister of Wayland winners are Miss Rylee Andringa and Mister Noxx Klaver. They will be crowned at Summerfest Wayland Saturday June 8. Rylee is the…