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Two Wayland school bands earn 1st division ratings

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The Wayland seventh grade band and high school band Tuesday received first division (superior) ratings from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) spring festival, which was held for the first time in Wayland, at the Fine Arts Center. The eighth grade band earned a second...
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Driver in critical condition after vehicle catches fire

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The driver of a vehicle that caught fire in Hopkins Township Tuesday night has been listed in critical condition in the hospital. The motorist, who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital by firefighters after first responders found the vehicle on fire on 129th Avenue near 12th...
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Editorial

The time has come to drop student rep at city meetings

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“Eighty percent of life is just showing up.” — Woody Allen School board student reps Matthew Chubb and Ava Makowski ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. The time finally has come for the Wayland City Council to give up on...
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Two Wayland students qualify for GR spelling bee

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The Wayland Union School students have qualified for the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee later this month by finishing among the top two in the Allegan County Spelling Bee Monday at Otsego Middle School. Wayland had eight students from the middle school and Pine Street participate. The spelling bee went...
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Articles

Hopkins Township Board adopts 2024-25 budget

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The Hopkins Township Board Monday night adopted a 2024-25 fiscal year budget hovering around the half million dollar amount, Revenues are expected to be $435,760, expenditures $530,052 and the fund balance will be $83,930. The fiscal year will begin April 1 and end March 31,2025. The board also adopted the...
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Deputy Rairigh earns life saving award in ceremony

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Allegan County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Rairigh recieved a Life Saving Award in a recent ceremony at the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Rairigh was dispatched to a residence in Wayland Township in reference to a woman not breathing. He arrived and observed CPR being performed by her husband. He confirmed no...
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Community Notices

K of C ‘Tootsie Roll’ drive to be held March 22, 23 and 24

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The families of the Shower of Roses Knights of Columbus Council in Hilliards will be participating in the 49th annual Tootsie Roll Drive to raise money for the mentally impaired. The K of C families will be present next weekend, March 22, 23 and 24, will be present at Hardings...
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Sports

Two Martin hoops players named to all-SAC first team

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Avery Jager Makala Goddard Makala Goddard and Avery Jager have been named to the first unit of the Southwest Athletic Conference Central Division all-conference basketball team. Goddard was the Lady Clippers’ leading scorer and Jager the top rebounder. Martin finished second in the league standings and completed the season overall...
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Columns

Here’s 3 more Homemakers ‘Sweet Treat’ suggestions

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Dessert First! Here’s a few more sweet treat recipes from "A Taste of America Extension Homemakers" of Allegan County Cookbook 1976. The word “dessert” comes from the French restaurant dessirvers (servers) meaning to clear the table. The term was first used when after the final course of the meal had...
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Leprecons to have busy St. Pat’s weekend March 16, 17

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The Leprecons, an Irish music ensemble led by JD Gonzales, will be playing in Otsego, Kalamazoo, Wayland and Grand Rapids during the St. Patrick's weekend. They will be playing that Saturday night at Liquid Note Brewing in Otsego, starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday, the 17th, they play first in...
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