Month: October 2021

WHS Class of 1973 meets with Superintendent Hinds

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The superintendent (right) and Becky Baker, representing the Gun Lake Tribe. Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds had coffee hour this morning at Simply Celia’s in Wayland and met up with a group from the WHS Class of 1973 and Becky Baker from the Gun Lake Tribe. The superintendent's...
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Two Clipper harriers earn all-conference accolades

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Eli Dykstra and Mercedes Morin and their medals. Kalamazoo Christian won both the girls' and boys' team Southwestern Athletic Conference championships in the league meet Thursday. Both Martin cross country teams did not have the five runner necessary to record a team score, but two Clippers were named to the...
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Lady Vikings absorb 2nd Silver dual volleyball loss

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The Hopkins varsity volleyball team suffered an O-K Silver Conference loss to rival Calvin Christian Thursday evening by scores of 21-25, 26-24, 18-25, 18-25. It was only the second time this season, the Lady Vikings have been defeated in a league dual match. Their Silver record now is 5-2 and...
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GVL Excavating’s sand mining proposal approved

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The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening agreed to let GVL Excavating move ahead with plans to remove sand at 329 144th Ave. to prepare a site for residential development. The board voted 4-0 for an ordinance amendment that would remove a stipulation that the operation’s outlet be on a County...
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Army Bob: Marine Lt. Col. Schuller must be punished

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by Robert M. Traxler Love of country, patriotism, duty, honor, fidelity to the flag are neither cuss words nor evil concepts. Let’s talk about Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, a field grade officer who was apparently on the fast track for advancement; selection for command is a step toward the...
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Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner

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Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday he’s not particularly pleased with the proposed redistricting for county commissioners’ seats. The County Redistricting Commission has announced its decision to reduce the number of districts from seven to five and to redraw their boundaries, as required by law...
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Beekeeping program slated for Wayland Middle School

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Wayland Union Schools teacher Lori Howell and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations Pat Velie, applied for and received grants from the Greater Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) - Gun Lake and the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance to purchase 140 bee friendly tree species. Eco Club at the high school...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now historical library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 14, 1996 The 1968 homecoming court (from left) Rick Worfel, Pam Rairigh King Gary Doublestein, Judy Gardner, Ed Bergeron, Queen Mary Torrey, Steve Alflen and Sandy Potter. The Penasee Globe honored...
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Lady ‘Cats defeat Cedar Springs in Gold tourney

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The Wayland High School varsity volleyball team Tuesday evening defeated Cedar Spring in three straight sets in the first round of the O-K Gold Conference tournament. The Lady Wildcats took the contests by scores of 25-11, 25-16 and 25-15 to advance to the second round next Tuesday night. They were...
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Wayland woman is Mich. School Bus Driver of Year

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Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) driver Diane Miklusicak of Wayland  has been named the 2021 School Bus Driver of the Year by the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. This state-wide award recognizes her for her continuing excellence behind the wheel. Miklusicak has been a school bus driver since the...
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