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Henika among county libraries promoting ‘1,000 Books’

Henika District Library in Wayland and other libraries throughout Allegan County are taking part in a “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” program to encourage literacy. “The idea behind the program is…

Editor October 25, 2016

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Wayland High School Strings Orchestra has concert

The Wayland High School Strings Orchestra put together a concert for the public and parents at the Fine Arts Center. The ensemble is under the direction of Karen Nofsinger. (Photo…

Editor October 20, 2016

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Visually impaired Hopkins junior uses tech to get around

by Tom Scheidel, AAESA Technology is helping a 17-year-old Hopkins High School student with a visual impairment meet many of her challenges. An iPhone, a GPS application and a support…

Editor October 20, 2016

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Bygone Days: A historic look at this area’s events, Part 238

25 Years Ago — Oct. 23, 1991 The county-wide 911 emergency call program will begin Oct. 29 and county dispatchers are urging residents to call the number once to assure…

Editor October 19, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, part 237

25 Years Ago — Oct. 16, 1991 Michigan State Police from the Wayland post were found blameless by Kalamazoo County Prosecutor James J. Gregart in the shooting death of Dennis…

Editor October 12, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 236

25 Years Ago — Oct. 9, 1991 Fire destroyed the James Garage and Used Cars building near 137th Avenue and 10th Street, just north of the Wayland city limits. Owner…

Editor October 5, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 235

25 Years Ago — Oct. 2, 1991 A special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate the shooting death of Dennis Roxbury of Hopkins, a Vietnam veteran who was killed by…

Editor September 28, 2016

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Seven WHS students join effort against prescription drug abuse

Seven students from the Wayland Pro Youth Team and Wahoos attended a facilitator training session with other Allegan County youth to learn about the misuse of prescription drugs and how…

Editor September 25, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 234

25 Years Ago — Sept. 25, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners issued an ultimatum to county employees, telling them they must accept a wage freeze or expect layoffs.…

Editor September 21, 2016

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Middle school students spend time with local senior citizens

Wayland Middle School Student Council members Wednesday spent some quality time with local senior citizens. They visited residents at Green Acres Assisted Living in Wayland, spending time one on one…

Editor September 16, 2016