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Funnel cloud seen in Salem Township Bunker Hill area
Weather sirens in Wayland went off about 4 p.m. Friday off due to a reported tornado on the ground in the area of Salem Township, 146th Avenue and 27th Street,…
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State advises against cider buying from Bowens Mills
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has ordered Historic Bowens Mills to stop selling its cider from its unlicensed cider processing facility in Yankee Springs Township. The state…
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Allegan County has lost 13 to Covid in past 2 weeks
The Allegan County Health Department today announced that 177 people in the county have died as a result of the Coronvirus since the pandemic began in March 2020. That means…
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WHS marching band takes 3rd in Hastings Invitational
The Wayland High School marching band received a score of scored 84.4 Saturday at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. "I’m so proud of all of our students today," said Band…
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Viking marching band gets honors at Hastings festival
The Hopkins High School marching band earned several top honors Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. The Vikings' ensemble captured first place in percussion, field command, and marching… first place overall.
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Wildcats win awards in Debate Day competition
Wayland Union High School Wednesday was host for Debate Day, the first in-person debate for the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Students competed in two workshop sessions to strengthen their…
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Allegan County K-6 school mask orders are rescinded
The Allegan County Health Department today announced it has rescinded its school mask order over fears continuing the policy could result in loss of state revenue. The Health Department in…
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Illnesses at Homecoming dance still being probed
The Wayland Union School District is getting a lot of media attention this week, but probably not the kind local officials would like. Virtually all West Michigan TV media outlets…
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Some WHS students taken ill at Homecoming dance
Several students were reported to have gotten sick Saturday evening at the Wayland High School homecoming dance, but officials said all of the afflicted teens were back in school this…
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Arsenic found at Yankee Springs mobile home park
Tests for drinking water supplied to the Yankee Springs Mobile Home Park in Yankee Springs Township have revealed arsenic above acceptable levels. Officials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great…