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Wildcats lose to Northview; but beat ex-teammate
The Wayland tennis team lost 6-2 to Northview Monday in an O-K Gold Conference match at the Northview courts. While Wayland came up short in the overall match, Theo…
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City approves industrial development district for odd site
The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved a request by Trygon Investments for designating the odd-shaped property at 1135 133rd Ave. as part of an industrial development district.The industrial facilities…
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Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns
Wayland Fire Chief James Stoddard submitted his resignation to the City Council at its Monday night meeting. Though he specifically did not give health issues as a reason, he said…
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Dorr PTO’s fund-raiser brings in more than $13,000
The Dorr Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Friday, Sept. 13, held its annual annual "Catwalk"with a snow cone treat. The fund-raiser brought in more than $13,000.
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Wayland High School lauded for cancer fund-raiser
Wayland Union High School has been recognized recognized as the 'Highest Fundraising Team in the State' for the "Coaches vs. Cancer" event held this past February. A local spokesperson said,…
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WHS Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion
The Wayland High School Class of 1964 had a pretty good turnout of 28 members Sunday for its 60th class reunion at the Wayland Hotel. In days gone by, it…
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Slow Cooker Beef Roast provides a tasty stew
Ingredients: 3 to 4 pound frozen chuck roast to fit your slow cooker Worcestershire Sauce 1 - .87 packet brown gravy mix 1 packet recipe secrets Lipton onion soup mix…
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Area departments issue warning about fire danger
Wayland and the surrounding areas, including Leighton Township, have been moved into the extreme fire danger category. With high temperatures, low humidity, along with lack of rain, there will be…
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Sheriff’s Office warns of scam on cellular devices
The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints in the last week from citizens who have received an e-mail from a subject claiming to have installed malware on their…
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Lady Vikings cop 1st place in Jijak Camp cross meet
The Hopkins girls’ cross-country team captured first place in the Hopkins Invitational Saturday at the Gun Lake Tribe’s Camp Jijak in Hopkins Township. The Vikings boys finished second in the…