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Wayland schools expands robotics to junior high, Pine Street

After the success of the Wayland High School's FIRST robotics team this past year, the expansion of two new FIRST® teams have been announced. The new groups are Wayland Middle…

Editor September 16, 2016

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Hopkins student takes part in science, technology conference

Hopkins High School student Hannah Kuperus was recognized for her participation in the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders this past June. The conference is part of the National…

Editor September 16, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 233

25 Years Ago — Sept. 18, 1991 Dennis Roxbury, 41, of Hopkins, was shot and killed by state troopers in downtown Hopkins after authorities received a complaint he was brandishing…

Editor September 14, 2016

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Hopkins grad earns bevy of awards at County Fair pig show

Rachael Weber, a 2015 graduate of Hopkins High School, had a wildly successful pig show at the Allegan Country Fair this week. She was among the top four in senior…

Editor September 10, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 232

25 Years Ago — Sept. 11, 1991 Thompson-McCully’s gravel mining operation was shut down by Yankee Springs Township because of violating terms with the special use permit had been granted…

Editor September 7, 2016

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Second free summer meals program serves nearly 9,000 kids

The second Wayland Union schools' summer "Funtastic" free meals program served 8,813 free meals this summer. The meal sites included Steeby Elementary, Sawmill Estates, United Church of Wayland, the Moline…

Editor September 6, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 231

25 Years Ago — Sept. 4, 1991 The Allegan County Reapportionment Committee voted 3-2 to reduce the number of commissioners from 13 to nine. Prosecutor Andrew Marks, Clerk-Register of Deeds…

Editor August 31, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 230

25 Years Ago — Aug. 28, 1991 Michael Kelly was appointed to the seat on the Wayland Board of Education vacated by Lee Pankratz, who left the district for a…

Editor August 24, 2016

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Wayland Education Foundation honors Diane Smith for service

The Wayland Union Education Foundation Tuesday evening honored Diane Smith for her many years of service. Foundation President Dr. Bruce Sexton said Smith, a founding member of the foundation who…

Editor August 23, 2016

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Clippers marching band plays 2 tunes for cancer patient

The Martin High School Clipper marching band took a break from band camp to play for a band member's grandmother Wednesday, Aug. 17. Ethan Jonker's grandmother, Jamie Hayes, underwent surgery…

Editor August 22, 2016