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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 166

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25 Years Ago — May 23, 1990  Daniel Craig Wooten, 19, of Plainwell, was apprehended by State Police troopers after a wild chase from the U.S.-131 exit at 142nd Avenue south through Wayland. Wooten was said to be traveling as high as 110 miles per hour and 60 through the...
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Services will be Saturday evening for Barbara Edema, 47, of Wayland

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Barbara M. (Patin) Edema, age 47, died Sunday, May 17, after a valiant fight with illness. Barb grew up in Sand Lake and moved to Wayland after marrying Terry, the love of her life. They met at work, fell in love, and have spent their lives happily together since with...
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Citizenship, athletic awards presented to Wayland High School seniors

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The Japinga, Multer, Citizenship and Athlete of the Year awards were presented Tuesday evening at annual Senior Awards Night at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. Morgan Winger received the Citizenship Award, the highest honor for a senior. Students were given academic awards by each department. Collectively, the Class...
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Three new doctors join Robinson Dental, another expected

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                Three new dentists have joined the Robinson Dental practice on Reno Drive in Wayland, and there are rumors another will be welcomed soon. The three newcomers are Drs. Elizabeth White, Lance Dehne and Malavi Patel. All are referred to associate dentists in...
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Public Safety Beat: 5-year-old crash victim’s parents WHS grads

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The parents of a 5-year-old Middleville boy tragically killed in a traffic crash Saturday are both graduates of Wayland High School. Scott and Amanda Duley were high school sweethearts in Wayland and graduated in 1997, according to retired Wayland teacher Laura Sage, who also lived in Middleville for a number...
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School board hears 2nd round of food service grievances

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Round two of grievances by food service workers against the Wayland Union Schools was held Monday night in a work session in front of the Board of Education. The board was presented with three grievances by UNISERV Director Tom Greig, a former Wayland High School teacher, during a regular board...
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs special use request for pole barn

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a special use permit request by James and Diane Switzer for placement of a pole barn in front of their house on 138th Avenue. Local rules prohibit placing an accessory building in front of a house, but the Switzers indicated they cannot...
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Hope softball finishes at 29-11, includes 3 former Wildcats

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    Former Wayland High School standouts Autumn Anderson and Sierra Mutschler both earned NCAA regional accolades for their individual performances for Hope College this season from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Anderson, a junior centerfielder, was named to the second team of Central Region. Freshman second baseman Sierra Mutschler...
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Three ex-Wildcats help in Davenport’s 42-10 softball season

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Davenport University last week concluded its softball season with an overall record of 42-10 and it included three former Wayland High School stars. Sophomore infielder Hayley Obetts, former Lady Wildcats’ third sacker, batted .307 in 46 games, all of which she she started. She had six doubles, two homers and...
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Wayland High School grad retires from Allegan Fire Dept.

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A special surprise retirement party was held earlier this month for Ronald Luyk (center, holding poster), who is stepping down at the Allegan Fire Department after many years of service. Luyk, who also is retired from Allegan Public Schools, is a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. (Photo supplied)
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