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Karla Heckathorn chosen WUS transportation head

Jeff Parks Karla Heckathorn has been chosen as new transportation director for Wayland Union Schools. She officially joined the administrative team Wednesday, Feb. 14. Heckathorn, who succeeds Jeff Parks in…

Editor February 15, 2024

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Hopkins 5th-graders given special bullying program

Hopkins School Resource Officer Deputy Tracey Keefauver recently met with all Hopkins fifth-grade students to discuss the topic of bullying. The officer believes it is never too early to provide…

Editor February 12, 2024

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WHS public safety officer praised for saving ref’s life

The 51-year-old referee and his fiance. A 51-year-old basketball referee, thus far known only as “Don," is recuperating in a hospital after suffering a heart attack Tuesday at a game…

Editor February 8, 2024

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Hopkins FFA’s JH team earns title at regionals

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA earned a slew of awards Wednesday night at the regional competition. The following is list of award winners: • Creed Speaking: Ivy…

Editor February 8, 2024

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WHS girls’ hoops games halted after ref heart attack

The Wayland girls’ basketball junior varsity and varsity games at Cedar Springs Tuesday evening were postponed. An attendee reported that a referee of the jayvee contest collapsed on the floor…

Editor February 6, 2024

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WHS grad killed, brother injured in Fla. traffic crash

Word has been received of the death of Wayland High School graduate Rick Middleton, 73, in a bizarre traffic crash Thursday, Feb. 1, near Ocala, Fla. Middleton was riding in…

Editor February 6, 2024

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Local Food Truck program serves increasing numbers

The Feeding America Food Truck this past year has services greatly increased numbers of food insecure people. Food Truck Program Chair Coleen Young said in 2022, an approximate average of…

Editor February 5, 2024

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Presidential primary early voting starts on Feb. 17

The official date for Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, but there are plenty of opportunities to vote ahead of that day. There are three options for voters:…

Editor February 2, 2024

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‘Ducks in a Row’ Country Store opens today in Dorr

The Ducks in a Row Country Store opened today at 183 142nd Ave. in Dorr. The store sells home decor, antiques, jewelry, mugs, T-shirts, dream catchers, flower arrangements toys and…

Editor February 1, 2024

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Leighton firefighters rescue dog on ice, find her owner

Leighton Township firefighters this morning rescued a stray dog that had fallen through the ice at Green Lake, with help from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters said they dried…

Editor January 30, 2024