The Leprecons, featuring Wayland’s own JD Gonzales (second from right), had their most recent concert appearance this past weekend at the Motor City Irish Festival in Detroit. Despite the calendar showing it’s past St. Patrick’s Day, the group has found plenty of venues to strut their musical stuff.
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 21, 1999 Globe sports writer and photographer Scott Sullivan captured Wayland High School varsity softball pitcher Amber Willison throwing in the quarterfinal contest between the Wildcats and the state’s No. 1-ranked Wyoming Rogers. Wayland won the
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 14, 1999 Wayland Township Planning Commission Chairman Jim Rybicki made comments very critical of Township Supervisor Jose Blanco for delays in making appointments to boards and commissions. The Globe published a front page photo of heavy
Robinson Dental Care recently conducted a “Charity of the Month” fund-raiser, resulting in a donation of 2,383 to the Wayland Union School District. A spokesperson for the schools said, “We are grateful to be surrounded by such a supportive community!”
The Wayland Summerfest 2024 faced a couple of challenges Saturday, but seemed to come through them just fine. One challenge was that it was being the same day as the ever-popular Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts. The other arrived in early evening with a rain shower that caused the delay of the band concert
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — June 7, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of City Clerk Cheri Lutz and City Manager Barb VanDuren planting waxed begonias on Main Street downtown. The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland Classes of 1999 underwent graduation
The Leighton Township Fire Department honored longtime firefighter Roger Miedema Sunday for his 60 years of service to the township. Pictured on the cover photo are Roger and his wife, Faith. Shown above with Miedema are Leighton Township firefighters and officers.
Two Martin Public Schools retirees at the end of the 2023-24 academic year were honored at staff this past week. Presented with a cake and best wishes from staff members were Karen Andrews and Julie Boyle for all their years of service to the students, staff and Martin Community.
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 31, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of seven adult education graduates, including husband and wife James and LeeAnne Smith. The third suspect in the recent spate of phony bomb threats at Wayland High
Wayland Middle School Principal Carolyn Whyte is retiring at the end of this academic year after serving for nearly 18 years. Staff members and colleagues gathered at the school Tuesday to wish Ms. Whyte well in the future. Whyte, 47, earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary teaching in social studies in 1999 from Alma College,
