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Two WHS students join virtual honors choir event

Two Wayland High School choir students took part in the first Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Virtual State Honors Choir event. Mark Musgrave III and Stephen Harnish, prepared a…

Editor January 21, 2021

Obituaries

Graveside service held in Watson for Emily Smith

Emily May Smith, 63, formerly of Hopkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Lodge at Taylor Mich. Born July 4, 1957 in Grand Rapids, she was the daughter of the…

Editor January 21, 2021

Features

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 — Jan. 24, 1996 Some homeowners insist there are too many docks on…

Editor January 20, 2021

Community Notices

Covid vaccine clinics set for 4 Saturdays in Feb. at WHS

The Allegan County Health Department will coordinate a vaccination clinic by appointment only on the four Saturdays in February at the Auxiliary Gym at Wayland Union High School. The Health…

Editor January 20, 2021

Articles

Four applicants thus far for vacant City Council seat

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston said he has received four applications thus far for the vacant seat on the City Council. The seat became vacant will with the death late…

Editor January 19, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County’s death toll from Covid-19 now at 92

The death toll from the Covid-19 virus in Allegan County over the past week has increased from 87 to 92, but the infection rate has continued to decline, getting as…

Editor January 19, 2021

Sports

Coaches plan to livestream all WHS bowling matches

The O-K Gold Conference has announced there will be no spectators, including parents, at any winter sports contests, except perhaps basketball on a limited basis. Wayland girls' and boys' bowling…

Editor January 19, 2021

Columns

Ranger Rick: Trump got a lot done as our president

The four years of the Donald Trump presidency is almost over. Throughout the four years, he has been the driving force in getting things done, not just talking about it,…

Editor January 19, 2021

Articles

Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…

Editor January 19, 2021

Articles

Hopkins School Board vacancy interviews Jan. 28

The Hopkins Board of Education will conduct interviews of three candidates for filling one vacancy at a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 28. Superintendent Gary Wood told board members Monday evening…

Editor January 18, 2021