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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 223

25 Years Ago — July 10, 1991 Michael VanSledright, 24, of Grand Rapids, suffered third-degree burns to his left hand and forearm after he was struck by sparks from a…

Editor July 6, 2016

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Observing the Fourth of July with a big boom

Robert M. Traxler, vice chairman of the Dorr Township Planning Commission, chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals and "Army Bob" columnist for townbroadcast.com, annually celebrates the Fourth of July…

Editor July 4, 2016

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Lilly’s encouraging story told by Spectrum Health publication

The latest Spectrum Health Beat publication includes a feature story about Lilly Vanden Bosch, the 10-year-old Dorr girl who has been battling aplastic anemia and a virus. Lilly, daughter of…

Editor July 2, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 222

25 Years Ago — July 1, 1991 Dorr, Hopkins, Caledonia, Gun Lake and Charlton Park all were planning Fourth of July celebrations, including parades, fireworks, and a political address by…

Editor June 29, 2016

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Flying Aces! group entertains kids at Steeby Elementary

The Flying Aces! were special guests Monday morning at Steeby Elementary as part of the continuing Wayland Union school district “fantastic” summer free lunch series. Children watched the exciting performance…

Editor June 27, 2016

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1969 WHS grad Barb DeVries in the battle of her life

Barbara Hydorn Keil DeVries, a 1969 graduate of Wayland High School, has seen many challenges in her lifetime, but her biggest one has just arrived — brain cancer. DeVries this…

Editor June 25, 2016

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Bygone Days: A look at Wayland area’s past, Part 221

25 Years Ago — June 26, 1991 The Allegan County Board of Commissioners chose Connie Holbrook of Dorr Township to succeed the late Ralph Sytsma on the Fifth District seat.…

Editor June 22, 2016

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‘Bounce Party,’ free lunches a hit at Wayland City Park

A "Bounce Party" took place Monday morning and afternoon at the Wayland City Park, as part of the Wayland Union schools' "Funtastic' free lunch series this summer. Kids were given…

Editor June 20, 2016

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Hopkins Alumni Association President stepping down

The 90th annual Hopkins High School alumni banquet Saturday afternoon was highlighted by throwback references to the school’s first mascot and the resignation of President June Davis Krug. Krug told…

Editor June 18, 2016

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Fresh Food Fairy kicks off summer ‘Funtastic’ program

Wayland's Henika District Library kicked off Tuesday morning at Steeby Elementary with the Fresh Food Fairy. Kids learned how "fresh food is fun!" They received a free meal for the…

Editor June 16, 2016