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School board hears 2nd round of food service grievances
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…
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Dorr Plan Commission OKs special use request for pole barn
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…
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Hope softball finishes at 29-11, includes 3 former Wildcats
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…
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Three ex-Wildcats help in Davenport’s 42-10 softball season
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’…
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Wayland High School grad retires from Allegan Fire Dept.
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.…
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Ranger Rick: Take it all in and be thankful for rural living
I’m going to surprise most of you this week. I won’t be writing about the sorry state of politics, government or economics this week. Frankly, it’s boring this far out…
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Wildcats finish regular soccer season with win at Hastings
The Wayland girls' soccer team wrapped up its regular season Monday night on a high note, beating Hastings 4-0. Coch Ben Sleeman said the game started well, with the Wildcats…
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Lady Wildcats surprise no one by capturing O-K Gold crown
The Wayland varsity softball team captured the O-K Gold Conference championship Monday with the greatest of ease by taking out Grand Rapids South Christian 3-0 and 14-0 in a doubleheader.…
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City Council votes to suspend downtown facade grants
The Wayland City Council Monday night voted to suspend the Downtown Development Authority façade grant program until it has had a full state review. The move came after reluctant approval…
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Wayland Council buys foreclosed home on W. Superior St.
The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to buy a foreclosed house and property at 430 W. Superior St., just east of Vine Street and the Free Methodist Church. The…