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Retired Wayland elementary teacher Jan Sage dies at 75
Word has been received that former Wayland Union Schools elementary teacher Jan Sage has died at the age of 75. Ms. Sage was said to have taught at Dorr and…
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City officials prepare for arrival for new city manager
Though Wayland Mayor Jennifer Antel told City Council members Tuesday night that at least one “strong candidate” has interviewed for city manager, city government essentially remains in limbo temporarily. Since…
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Crash causes traffic backup on U.S.-131 freeway north of Dorr
A traffic crash on the the U.S.-131 freeway just north of Dorr caused a fuel spill and traffic backup because farm animals were involved. Authorities said a semi truck-trailer and…
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Schools officials try to explain branding and Wildcat logo issue
Wayland Union School officials today issued a letter to the community to explain the current Wildcat branding logo controversy. “We hope this message finds you well. We would like to…
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Yes It’s True: The govt. helped kill local weekly newspapers
While perusing the archives of the old Wayland Globe when I visit the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr, I’ve often come across material that helps explain today.…
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Retired WHS teacher cycling to fight children’s cancer
Retired Wayland High School social studies teacher Brian Pavey is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer this month. He retired from Wayland schools in 2010.…
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Fourth annual Balloonfest will be Friday, Saturday
The fourth annual Balloonfest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Calkins Field, also known as the Wayland Airport north of the city limits on Division…
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Easy skillet pork chops and gravy simple, creamy, delicious
by Kathy Hamman Miller This is a really simple basic gravy recipe for pork chops that is so creamy and delicious! The key to this yummy pork chop recipe is…
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No services scheduled for Tom Striegle, 82
Tom Striegle, age 82, died Friday, Aug. 30. He is survived by his children Darren (Connie) Striegle, Tammy (Steve) Pennepacker, Brad (Beth) Striegle, Teresa (Doug) DeVries; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren;…
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Martin begins state title defense with shutout, 50-0
So Martin just keeps rolling along. The Clippers, after taking back-to-back state eight-man football championships, started strong once again Saturday with a convincing 50-0 triumph over the Leo-Cedarville Christian Crusaders…