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Acoustic band with WHS grad wins contest in Kalamazoo

Blarney Castle, an acoustic music group that includes Wayland High School graduate Kyle Pitcher, won the judges' balloting among 11 acts to earn a slot at the March 3-4 Kalamazoo…

Editor January 7, 2017

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Two Baker aides retire, both after more than 20 years

Baker Elementary School aides Val Kuhtic and Julie Lowe have retired from the Wayland Union school district, both after serving for more than 20 years. They were honored today with…

Editor January 6, 2017

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WHS to send 12 students to state business competition

Wayland shined at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Wednesday, having 12 students place and qualify for the state level competition in March. More than 300 students gathered…

Editor January 5, 2017

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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1967 Randy Marklevitz was appointed to a trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board, succeeding Larry Knowlton, who died. A shortage of ambulance personnel…

Editor January 4, 2017

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Bygone Days: A look at history of NE Allegan County

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 30, 1991 The Penasee Globe in the week between Christmas and New…

Editor December 28, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County history

25 Years Ago — Dec. 25, 1991 Dave Stebleton of the Dorr Business Association presented awards to Frank and Marilyn Bastian, Charlotte Kadwell and Glen Snyder for being selected to…

Editor December 21, 2016

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Retirees from Hopkins school district recognized

The Hopkins Board of Education, at its meeting Monday evening, recognized three people retiring from service at the school district. Honored were Freda Kraft (left) for 32 years, Board of…

Editor December 20, 2016

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Leisure Life seniors enjoy annual Christmas party

The Leisure Life group held its annual Christmas Party Wednesday at the Windsor Woods Community Room. Wayland High School orchestra students played Christmas music during lunch. The group had a gift exchange and…

Editor December 16, 2016

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Rock band Wayland concert to aid local music programs

Nationally known rock band Wayland will perform at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18. All proceeds will be donated to support the Wayland Union…

Editor December 15, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the NE Allegan County history

From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr: 25 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 1991 Lt. Steve DeBoer, commander of the Michigan State Police…

Editor December 14, 2016