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High school biology students help 3rd-graders dissect cow’s eye

February 22, 2016

Third-graders from Dorr Elementary were given a hands-on lesson on the anatomy of the eye last week. High school students from Lynn Gosson’s AP Biology class worked with the younger students in small groups to dissect a cow’s eye, which most closely resembles a human eye. They were able to...

United Bank headquarters in Grand Rapids to get renovations

February 20, 2016

A groundbreaking was held Friday for a $5.5 million renovation of United Bank of Michigan's corporate headquarters at 900 East Paris, Grand Rapids. The bank, which opened as Wayland State Bank in 887, is located in Grand Rapids Township just off I-96. It will continue to be a full-service bank...

Hopkins plans to finally establish an Athletic Hall of Fame

February 18, 2016

Work is progressing on establishing the first-ever Hopkins High School Athletic Hall of Fame program to honor the community’s heritage and history. Hopkins High School Athletic Director Adam Valk said, “When I came to Hopkins I was surprised there wasn’t one (Hall...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 203

February 17, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 20, 1991 Steven Stearns was nominated for another term as president at the Hopkins Village Caucus. Lisa Rewa decided against seeking re-election and three candidates, Gerry Collier, Joyce Jones and Kimberly Bark will run to succeed her. Incumbent trustees Irwin Morris, Richard Kerber and Robert...

Dorr Elementary students raise funds for Heart Association

February 16, 2016

Dorr Elementary students held their annual Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Tuesday to raise funds for the American Heart Association and educate students about heart disease and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. Fourth-grader Tayler Lutz raised $1,273 in honor of her grandfather, Don Anderson. Betty...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

February 10, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 13, 1991 A barn fire at the Ralph Lettinga farm in Leighton Township sent about 50 to 60 cows into the road, where one of them was struck by a car, but all survived. Lettinga said it will cost him about $100,000 to rebuild the...

WHS grad Stephen Vanravenswaay retires from Fla. fire department

February 8, 2016

Orange County (Fla.) firefighter and 1990 Wayland High School graduate Stephen "Shakey" Vanravenswaay, who was diagnosed nearly a year ago with Stage IV pancreatic cancer, has decided officially to retire from the job he says he loves. Vanravenswaay, 43, has been with Orange County Fire Rescue for 20 years.With help...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 202

February 3, 2016

25 Years Ago — Feb. 6, 1991 A support group for families of military troops serving overseas in the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, has been established by the local VFW post and the American Red Cross. Vandals broke into Moline Elementary School and attempted to set a fire by...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 201

January 27, 2016

25 Years Ago — Jan. 30, 1991 Police are seeking information about a man between 25 and 35 years old who walked into the Paul Johnson Agency downtown and assaulted and robbed a woman. Efforts are under way to have 129th Avenue from Bradley through Chief Noonday Road in Barry...

Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 200

January 20, 2016

25 Years Ago — Jan. 23, 1991 Members of the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) were told by Manager Bob Farrell the agency is having financial difficulties and discussion about a plan of action is necessary. WAEMS had expenses of $37,588 over renevue for 1990. The 10th annual Gun Lake...

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