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Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday for Frank Rybiski
Frank A. Rybiski, age 78, died Friday, Dec. 13. Frank was an avid bowler, with more than 30 perfect 300 games and ten 800 series. He was a member of…
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Viking boys bounce back from OT loss, beat Hamilton
The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team bounced back from a tough overtime defeat in its season opener by taking out Hamilton Friday by a score of 64-55. Coach Jake Jewett…
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Lady Wildcats lift season mark to 4-0 in 60-20 win
The Wayland girls’ varsity basketball team Friday improved its overall season record to 4-0 with a convincing 60-20 non-league decision at Kenowa Hills. The Lady Wildcats were never in any…
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Frank Rybiski, ‘Wayland’s Greatest Bowler,’ dies at 78
Frank Rybiski, billed by this publication as "Wayland's Greatest Bowler," died Friday afternoon at his home in Leighton Township. He was 78. Rybiski rolled more than 30 perfect 300 games…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers are runners-up for a 2nd time
The Wayland girls’ varsity bowling team annexed its second runner-up trophy this season Friday at the Portage Northern Huskie Invitational at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo. Coach Eric Bottrall’s Lady Wildcats…
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Anonymous donor pays off Baker students’ lunch debts
An anonymous donor has asked to pay off all remaining lunch balances at Baker Elementary to date, totaling about $600 and helping more than 50 families, according to Wayland Union…
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Funeral will be Monday for ‘Jimbo Pro’ Harris, 59
Jim “Jimbo Pro” Harris died Sunday, Dec. 8. He was 59. Jimbo had a love for many things, including shopping especially for shoes, hats and T-shirts, even though he had…
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Lady Viking bowlers win first 2 dual match contests
The Hopkins High School girls' varsity bowling team won matches Monday night against Allendale and again Wednesday night against West Catholic 29-1. The Lady Vikings won both Bakers Wednesday with…
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Leighton Township growth pegged at 40% in ’20 census
Indications of residential and population growth continue to pour in for Leighton Township. Township Supervisor Steve Deer and Fire Chief Matt Weston Thursday night reported yet more evidence Leighton still…
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Army Bob: As hate blinds folks, 4th estate hates Trump
by Robert M. Traxler Listening to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi wrap herself in the Constitution during her call for an impeachment vote in the House and after the…