Month: August 2022

2nd annual Hot Air Balloon festival returns Sept. 9-10

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The second annual Wayland Hot Air Balloonfest will be held over two days, Sept. 9 and 10, at Calkins Field, just north of Wayland on Division Avenue in Leighton Township. The first Balloonfest took place a year ago at the old airport and it was hailed as an amazing success,...
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Now for something completely different: Oatmeal pancakes

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by Kathy Hamman Miller Oatmeal pancakesIngredients:2 cups oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 eggs1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1/4 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla Blueberry’s - around 3 cups  Grind the oats to a course consistency in a food processor. Combine wet ingredients in a bowl and the dry ingredients in another mixing each well....
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Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?

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Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches of the wet stuff while others, such as this more rural device, indicated almost three inches. Broadcast and print media...
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Worker shortage may be result of a ‘silent revolt’

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I hear tell school systems are facing shortages of bus drivers. I saw a report on the CBS Evening News and closer to home, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg has been forced to cut back on bus routes in the village. The shortages seem to be just part of a silent revolt...
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WHS grad is giving away print by WHS grad artist

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Patricia Wisniewski, a 1967 Wayland High School graduate, is giving away a limited edition print of "It Is Finished" by artist Steve Clack, a 1965 WHS grad,. It is double matted and framed and cost $274 in 2006. "We are downsizing, but I can't bring myself to donate it to...
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Moline plans to celebrate its 150th birthday Sept. 17

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Downtown Moline in the late 19th century The community of Moline will celebrate its sesquicentennial all day Saturday, Sept. 17, near what was formerly regarded as its downtown. Moline’s business district no longer exists, but it once was home to the Moline State Bank, Dave’s Variety Store, a post office...
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Health Dept. urges updates for Covid BA.5 vaccinations

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Covid-19 Omicron BA.5 cases have been rising across the country and throughout Michigan. As the Omicron BA.5 variant seems to infect vaccinated individuals more than previous strains, it is important to make sure individuals stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations so that if you do get infected, you...
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Allegan County has no monkeypox cases — so far

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Monkey Pox has been identified in Michigan, yet no cases have been confirmed yet in the Allegan County area.Officials from the Allegan County Health Department have said as vaccine availability continues to evolve, so will the vaccination strategy. Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP++) aims to reach recently exposed persons or persons at high-risk...
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WHS senior wins bowling sportsmanship award

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Kadence Bottrall Kadence Bottrall of Dorr received the David Dahms Sportsmanship Award for the U-18 ladies. in the Junior Gold bowling competition this summer. The Dahms Award is presented to the male and female competitor who best exemplifies sportsmanship, leadership, positive attitude and enthusiasm during the competition. Bottrall, daughter of...
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Services planned Tuesday for Margaret Powers, 93

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Margaret Powers, 93, died Wednesday, Aug. 10. Margaret was not only a loving mom, but a best friend to her son. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was quick to share a laugh. She loved her flower gardens and birds, especially cardinals and hummingbirds. She is survived by...
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