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Wayland Union schools’ M-STEP testing results announced

Wayland Union Schools this week received aggregate results for its students on the 2014-15 statewide assessment, known as M-STEP. “As we anticipated, our students’ scores were lower than they were…
Posted by Editor December 17, 2015
Posted inObituaries

Funeral for Marie VanderVeen, 94, will be in Moline Monday

Marie (Nagel) VanderVeen, age 94, died Wednesday, Dec. 16. Surviving are her daughters, Doris and Dave McGarvey, Mary and Ron Breuker, Carol and Ken Breuker, Ruth and Denny Bentley, 11…
Posted by Editor December 17, 2015
Posted inArticles

Driver of pickup truck killed in traffic crash in Hopkins Township

A traffic crash near the 130th Avenue and 22nd Street intersection in Hopkins Township killed the male driver of a pickup truck Wednesday evening. Allegan County Sheriff's authorities said John…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: Cheering sections have improved over the years

“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…” — Opening monologue by unknown announcer in 1950s TV series, “The Lone Ranger Rides Again.” When I attended high school…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inColumns

Democracy Tree: Are big box stores ripping off communities?

by Amy Kerr Hardin After a decade of contentious litigation, the small community of Acme, Michigan — “Gateway to Traverse City” — now has a new Meijer store, just in…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inSports

Forgive the pun — Lady Wildcats, guys still ‘on a roll’ with victories

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team remained undefeated in match play this season Wednesday afternoon with a 27-3 victory over Wyoming at Airport Lanes. The boys' team was almost as…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inColumns

Basura: The adventures of a man wearing a seasonal red suit

It was about this time of the year, for a few years in a row, when I was asked to put on the red suit. A volunteer was needed. I…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inSports

Wildcat volleyball star Sydney Ritz to play the sport at Spring Arbor

Wayland High School volleyball standout Sydney Ritz today signed a letter of intent to play the sport next as a student at Spring Arbor University. Ritz, shown here getting a…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inFeatures

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196

25 Years Ago — Dec. 19, 1990 The Allegan County Solid Waste Recycling Committee met to discuss the legality of placing a surcharge proposal on the ballot for recycling. County…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015
Posted inCommunity Notices

Wayland Union schools wins $800 Science Olympiad grant

Wayland Union Schools has been awarded a competitive grant of $800 by the State of Michigan for its Science Olympiad program. The Fiscal Year 2015 State Aid Act set aside…
Posted by Editor December 16, 2015

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