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Two WHS students win Youth in Government awards

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Wayland High School students attended the Michigan Youth in Government Conference Feb. 28 - March 3 in East Lansing. Despite many snow days this winter, the team stepped up and made a lasting impact at the conference. Aylin Gulch, Brayden Probst, Anna Fifelski, Melissa VanDerHart and Alanya Foster all had...
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Write It Right: Principal says he’s had no cancer

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A story Friday about the upcoming retirement of Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink incorrectly reported he once had been battling testicular cancer. Mr. Haverdink vehemently denies he's ever had cancer. Townbroadcast regrets the error and apologizes.
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Plainwell woman rescued after SUV plunges into river

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Martin Township Fire Department, Allegan County Sheriff's Department and Michigan State Police personnel Thursday evening rescued a 68-year-old Plainwell woman whose SUV was submerged in the Gun River. Allegan County deputies were dispatched just before 10 p.m. to the scene at Second Street south of 116th Avenue in Martin Township. Emergency...
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Winter: How can we miss you if you won’t go away?

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Schools were closed and accidents abounded on the U.S.-131 expressway Tuesday morning, as winter refused to release its grip in West Michigan. March indeed came in roaring like a lion, leaving hopes it would exit like a lamb. The cover photo is from Yankee Springs Fire Chief Dan Miller, near...
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Murder Mystery dinner is March 15 at Fine Arts Center

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The Wayland High School Improv students and the Murder Mystery Co. professionals will put on a murder mystery show Friday evening, March 15, at the Fine Arts Center, 870 E. Superior St. Those attending can enjoy a three course meal while helping to solve the mystery. The meal includes appetizers, Mongolian...
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Carpenter-millwright training center open house set

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An open house for the new carpenters and millwrights training center on Reno Drive in Wayland will be held Monday, April 29. Councilman Abe Garcia told colleagues at the Wayland City Council meeting Monday evening that he recently was treated to a tour of the facility, which includes a huge...
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Winds cause whiteouts, crashes, power outages

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Gusty wins toppled plenty of trees and caused widespread power outages. This time it was the wind, not rain, not sleet, not snow, though the white-outs were challenging for motorists. Photographer Josh Cline happened upon this accident on the U.S.-131 expressway Sunday afternoon near the 142nd Avenue exit and Dorr. The...
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Four ‘Odyssey’ teams qualify for state next month

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Wayland Union Schools were host for the Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind Tournament last weekend. Wayland had a record 11 teams in the regional tournament to compete with schools from across West Michigan. Four teams are headed to the state competition on Saturday, March 16, at Thornapple Kellogg Middle...
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WHS Theatriks to present ‘Excalibur’ March 1-3

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Wayland High School Theater students will present the play Excalibur: The Story of Young King Arthur Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 1-3, at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. Excalibur! The grandeur of ancient British and Welsh legend and lore is brought to life through the eyes of the fabled master of...
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Leighton Twp. master plan open house will be Feb. 26

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Leighton Township officials will be hosts for a special master plan open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Leighton Township Hall on 12th Street. A flyer promoting the event indicates, "A master plan is a policy guide describing the desired physical development of the community....
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