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WHS Orchestra, GR Symphony do ‘Side by Side’ again

The second "Side by Side" concert performed in Wayland by the WHS Strings Orchestra and members of the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra took place Tuesday evening in the Fine Arts…

Editor May 18, 2016

Sports

Lady Vikings sweep Godwin to finish at 7-3 in Silver

The Hopkins varsity softball team completed its O-K Silver Conference season with a pair of 15-0 victories over Wyoming Godwin Heights, shortened by the mercy rule. Both contests were halted…

Editor May 18, 2016

Features

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 216

25 Years Ago — May 21, 1991 The Globe published a front page photo of the gravesite of Charles L. Barrell of Leighton Township, who served with the 102nd Infantry…

Editor May 18, 2016

Sports

Wildcats sweep twin bill with Ottawa Hills, 17-1 and 12-2

The Wayland varsity baseball team swept a doubleheader Tuesday against Ottawa Hills to lift its overall season record to 13-16. The highlight of the day was a strong pitching performance…

Editor May 18, 2016

Community Notices

Shelbyville man struck on U.S.-131, taken to hospital

A 61-year-old Shelbyville man was struck by a vehicle on northbound US-131 near the 64 mile marker, Wayland, Wednesday when he was attempting to drag a large object, believed to…

Editor May 18, 2016

Community Notices

Leighton Twp. man to run for state rep. as a Democrat

There will be a familiar face in the race for 72nd District State Representative, familiar, at least in Leighton Township. Steve Shoemaker, a 43-year resident of this area, is running…

Editor May 17, 2016

Sports

Lady Wildcats capture 13th straight Gold softball title

The Wayland girls' varsity softball team captured their 13th consecutive O-K Gold Conference crown Tuesday with a doubleheader sweep of Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills. The Lady Wildcats have won or…

Editor May 17, 2016

Community Notices

Top 11 WHS Class of ’16 academic students announced

Wayland Union High School has announce the top academic graduates from the Class of 2016. All 11 of the students received a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or higher:…

Editor May 17, 2016

Features

Three Wayland staffers selected for education awards

Three Wayland Union schools' staff members were selected to be recognized at the Allegan County School Boards Association banquet June 15 at the Hopkins High School cafeteria with Outstanding People…

Editor May 17, 2016

Community Notices

Gun Lake hears its first ‘Sounding of the Siren’

The Gun Lake Protective Association along with the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) (Tribe) and several local townships Tuesday morning celebrated the “Sounding of the Siren.” This…

Editor May 17, 2016