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Wildcat boys 8th, girls 10th in Saranac C-C Invitational

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The Wayland High School boys’ cross country team finished eighth among 10 teams Wednesday in the Saranac Invitational. Jenison was first in the competition with 35 points and Rockford was second with 57. Wayland’s 250 placed it ahead of Ionia and Wyoming. Senior Dylan Pallett was the top Wildcat runner,...
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Editorial

Who should determine what the Wildcat logo looks like?

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To the editor: After months of contemplation, I've decided it's time to share my thoughts with Townbroadcast. Recent comments on the Wayland Youth Sports Facebook page questioning the purchase of apparel with a different Wayland Union Wildcat logo prompted me to speak up. The Wayland Union football program is starting...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 30, 1999 A reported kidnapping attempt in was foiled in Wayland when two boys, ages 7 and 5, said a man in a pickup truck threw a net over them after...
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Service in Hopkins next Tuesday for Penny Jo Fuss

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Services will be held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, for Penny Jo Fuss, 69, who died Tuesday, Aug. 27 at her home in Allegan. Though Penny’s last couple years were a struggle with her dementia diagnosis, she was loved deeply through the end. You...
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Community Notices

WHS band’s Parent Performance called off by heat, weather

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The Wayland High School band's Parent Performance, sc heduled for 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, has been called off because of inclement weather and heat. All athletic contests and practices were canceled as well.
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Four-way stop begins for 2nd St. and 108th Ave.

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There are new stop signs installed as of today (Tuesday, Aug. 27) at 108th Avenue and 2nd Street/East Paris in Leighton Township. Allegan County Road Commission crews have been installing the signs on Second Street to creat a four-way stop. Authorities ask motorists to use caution if traveling in this...
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Obituaries

Former Wayland man dies at 85 in East Grand Rapids

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Ronald Leo Gulch Sr., 85, died at his home in East Grand Rapids Sunday, Aug. 25. Ron Sr. enjoyed watching sports, especially the Lions and Tigers. Ron served his country in the United States Army. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. He will be...
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Community Notices

Vacant barn fire summons 4 area departments

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A barn fire at a farm on 14th Street late Monday afternoon required four area fire departments to handle the blaze. Authorities said the vacant 40x60-feet barn was being remodeled. The Dorr, Leighton, Byron Center and Wayland departments were summoned. Further details were not available.
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Articles

Security matters dominate Wayland school board discussions

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The Wayland Union School District may be in for an updated security system in the near future, the school board learned Monday evening. It was noted by board members and a representative that the current system, just like at other districts, may not be meeting more modern needs in case...
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Community Notices

Heat and storm warnings issued for Allegan County residents

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Allegan County Emergency personnel are warning about prospects for severe weather Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Risks for storms - Best chance for storms and severe weather will occur Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. - All of the southwest quarter of Lower Michigan is in the risk area for severe weather....
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