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Two newest Alumni Hall of Fame members recognized
Embriette Hyde, a 2005 graduate, and Mary Jane Merren, WHS Class of 1967, became the newest members of the Alumni Hall of Fame at the Wayland High School Scholastic Honors…
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Let’s continue our commitment to quality local schools
Dear Wayland Union Schools voters, Why would an 81- year-old veteran with no children currently in the Wayland Union Schools want to vote “yes” to the current bond proposals? A…
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Wayland man nominated for ‘Building Bridges’ award
Keith Vandenberg of Wayland has been nominated for the Building Bridges Award by the West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This award is given annually to a non-Hispanic community member…
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Vikings boys, girls have merry romp in track duals
Both the Hopkins boys' and girls' track teams cruised to dual meet victories Tuesday over O-K Silver Conference foe Grand Rapids North Pointe Christian. The Lady Vikings, to the surprise…
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Dorr Plan Commission delays trailer business site plans
Requests for site plan review and a special use permit from McDonald Modular Solutions for a temporary office business in Dorr are in a temporary holding pattern. A request for…
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Lady Wildcats upended on the court by Middleville
The Wayland girls' tennis team had its overall season record evened at 2-2 by a 6-2 loss Monday to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg. The Lady Wildcats managed only to win at…
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Lady Wildcats stymied by league power South Christian
Wayland dropped its home soccer opener 3-0 Monday night against perennial O-K Gold Conference power South Christian. "The game was even for most of the first half, but it was…
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Wildcat golfers 15th in tournament at Egypt Valley
The Wayland varsity boys' golf team didn't have its best day Monday at a tournament at the Egypt Valley course in Grand Rapids. "It was a great day to play…
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New United Church pastor’s installation will be April 30
The community is invited to attend the installation service of Pastor Bonnie Simerly to serve as pastor to the United Church of Wayland at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 30, at…
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Ranger Rick: Mrs. Clinton needs to retire from public life
We all have endured the long and hard fought presidential election in 2016. After such turmoil, you would think the newly elected president and the loser would be in two…