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Wayland to observe Baugh’s Shoe Repair anniversary

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The Wayland community will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baugh's Shoe Repair doing business in the downtown at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3. The Williams Family band will perform from noon to 2 p.m. on stage. Those planning to attend are invited to bring a lawn chair and relax. COVER...
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Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29

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Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland,  Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at 10 a.m. at Maplewood Cemetery. Martin’s Memorial Day parade will start with lineup at 9:30 a.m. at the high school...
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Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.

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Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting Tuesday evening to conduct interviews for the position less than a week after Dykstra announced she had to step down...
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Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored

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Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left) Jenna Hubert, Margaret Burchardt, Madison Nemecheck, Kami Morse, Shae Cummiford, Lana Barko, Olivia Barabas, Hailey Bancino, Kadence Bottrall, Breanna Hyde,...
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Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton

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Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they were summoned to the mobile home park on Division north of Wayland at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. They received a...
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Hopkins schools get bags, buckets for emergencies

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Each class at Hopkins High School and Middle School now will be equipped with a "go bucket” to provide everything needed in case of an extended lockdown in emergency situations. The buckets will act as a toilet for the class if they are in a lockdown since the high school...
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Wayland NHS members elect officers for next year

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Members of the National Society chapter at Wayland High School held their final breakfast of the academic year Friday. Thirty-six seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication toward community involvement, and received their hoods for graduation. The Wayland NHS chapter volunteered a total of 1,163.5 hours throughout the...
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New owners to take over SandBar Restaurant May 11

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Kyle and Kenna Graham will be the new owners of the SandBar Restaurant on M-179 in Yankee Springs Township. The restaurant was closed all day Wednesday in preparation for the transition. It will reopen at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 11.
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First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named

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John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give himself a bright future, just like John always had," A family spokesperson said. "We would like to thank you from...
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Memorial Day parade route altered by construction

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Because of the construction project along South Main Street, the Wayland post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (#7581) has announced there will be a different route for the annual Memorial Day parade. It will start where it normally does, at the Michigan State Police post on North Main Street...
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