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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 16, 1999 More fast food has joined in Wayland’s commercial park.…
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Artists’ renderings of new WHS pool released today
Sketches of what the new Wayland High School pool will look like were released today by Tower Pinkster architects. The latest estimate from school and construction officials handling the project…
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Main Street program puts together a block party downtown
The Wayland Main Street program put together a block party Tuesday evening on Main and Superior Streets , The festive occasion included food trucks, games, a kids' bike parade and…
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Underground water system installed at high school lot
An updated water system is being installed underneath the current high school parking lot this fall. School officials report that things are in the final stages of infrastructure preparation. The…
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Sheriff’s Dept. warns of kayaking hazards on Kazoo River
The Allegan County Sheriff’s office has reported an increase in recent water rescue incidents involving kayaks in the Kalamazoo River. The sheriff's office Marine Division therefore is reminding the public…
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Wayland school board to decide between 2 kinds of swimming pools
The Wayland Board of Education is set to make a decision on what kind of new swimming pool will be installed on the south end of the high school building…
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Funeral Friday for Emily Susan Renae Comer, 27
Proud Native American Emily Susan Renae Comer died Wednesday, Aug. 7. She was only 27. Emily was a free spirit who raised her children to be free and expressive as…
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Work is progressing on streets and paving in NE Wayland
The work in the northeast section of Wayland's streets appear to be commencing. Park Street and Mill Street are experiencing the final stages of preparation and early stages of paving.…
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Wayland schools start year with 6 new administrators
Rachel Cimek Andrew Augustin Wayland Union Schools will begin the 2024-2025 academic year Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a half day of classes scheduled. Superintendent Tim Reeves has announced several changes…
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Teen intruders caught on camera in downtown Wayland
Three teen-age boys were were caught on camera trespassing into a building at Superior and Main at 7 a.m. Friday in downtown Wayland. They entered through the back of the…