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Executive orders on Covid-19 continue to be in effect

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It took only a few days for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to issue an Epidemic Public Health Order in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court overturning Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive orders on the Covid pandemic. MDHHS Director Robert Gordon Monday issued an emergency order restricting...
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Wayland’s homecoming ceremony moved to Oct. 23

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The 2020 Wayland Union High School homecoming ceremony has been moved from this Friday night to Friday, Oct. 23, in the Parents' Night game vs. Ottawa Hills. The Homecoming Court was announced Monday afternoon at the Fine Arts Center. They are freshmen Reese Coughlin and Danny Keena; sophomores Jackson Chesley...
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Wayland Union Schools to continue Covid protocols

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The Wayland Union School district will continue to follow the Covid-19 guidelines outlined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for at least another 21 days. This, in the wake of the Michigan Supreme Court ruling Friday that Whitmer did not have the authority to issue a state of emergency after April 30....
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Wayland marching band does Hastings Invitational

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The Wayland High School marching band Saturday afternoon took part in the Hastings Invitational. Director Kellie Tilly-Smith reported the scores were 254 for music performance, 161 for marching performance, 168 for percussion and 169 for auxiliary. She indicated the band's overall average score was 83. The WHS band this year...
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Hopkins Schools accepting bids for leasing farm land

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The Hopkins Public School District is accepting written bids for tillable farm land leases for about 40 acres near the corner of 128th Avenue and 24th Street in Hopskins Township. Business Manager Katie Jager has indicated all proposals must be submitted by 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. School officials have...
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Wayland Schools reports update on Covid-19 cases

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Wayland Union Schools has reported an update Friday on the status of Covid-19 cases in the system. In a letter to parents posted on the district's web site, Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds wrote: "As we have experienced our first positive COVID-19 cases within our District, I would like to update...
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Wayland Union Schools reports 2 cases of Covid-19

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Two cases of the Coronavirus have been reported at two separate buildings in the Wayland School District today. School officials did not specify which two buildings among the six were involved. Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds, in a letter to parents, wrote: "This week, Wayland Union Schools has been notified that...
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Wayland’s equestrian team qualifies for regional meet

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The Wayland equestrian team finished itsthird and final meet as reserve champions in MIHA District 19 and now moves on to the regional competition at Berrien Springs Oct.3-4 to compete against the other top teams in their division for a spot at the state meet. The team includes seniors Daphne...
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Former WHS athlete joins Allegan Co. Sheriff’s Dept.

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The newest deputy on the Allegan County Sheriff's Department is a familiar face to Wayland High School sports enthusiasts. Carter Morse, a WHS graduate, was sworn in this week. He was a star quarterback on the football team and all-conference performer in baseball. He is shown here with his mother,...
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Bob Coffman retiring from Wayland FD after 32 years

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Bob (Robert) Coffman is retiring after 32 years as volunteer firefighter with the Wayland Fire Department. Monday Sept. 28, will be his last official fire meeting. He is 64 years old, so he has devoted half of his life as a firefighter. He did spend a decade or more instructing...
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