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Wayland Middle School puts together 1st Career Day

Wayland Middle School held a Career Day for seventh and eighth grade students Wednesday, with more than 40 volunteers from the community speaking to students about their professions. They talked…

Editor March 24, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 208

25 Years Ago — March 27, 1991 Rita Martin and her husband, Bill, both Wayland High School graduates, plan to re-start “The Note” teen dance and hangout business at Gun…

Editor March 23, 2016

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First WHS robotics team to compete at state this weekend

The first-ever Wayland High School Robotics team this past weekend was busy preparing its entry in the state robotics competition this weekend at Marysville High School near Port Huron. The…

Editor March 22, 2016

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WHS Pro Youth Team students attend ABYS Youth Summit

More than 400 students from Allegan and Barry counties attended the third annual Allegan Barry Youth Summit Friday, March 18, at Gun Lake Community Church. The Allegan County Pro Youth…

Editor March 21, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 207

25 Years Ago — March 20, 1991 A Gun Lake area Neighborhood Watch program has been launched by Steve Ellis and others in the wake of recent arsons of homes…

Editor March 16, 2016

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Baker 1st grade teacher Katrina Brown receives grant

Baker Elementary first grader teacher Katrina Brown has received a foundation grant for $464 from the MEEMIC Insurance Agency. The grant will purchase the Book Creator application, the Notability app…

Editor March 11, 2016

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Dorr students raise $12,580 for Jump Rope for Heart

Dorr Elementary School held its annual Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart event last month to raise awareness about heart disease and money for the American Heart Association.…

Editor March 11, 2016

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WHS Youth in Govt. students meet with state lawmakers

Wayland Union High School students are attending the YMCA Michigan Youth in Government Spring Conference in Lansing March 9-13. Students met with State Senator Tanya Schuitmaker and State Representative Ken…

Editor March 10, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 206

25 Years Ago — March 13, 1991 The Wayland Board of Education Policy Committee is grappling with the issue of handling after-school sports clubs sponsored by the Amateur Athletic Union…

Editor March 9, 2016

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Baker Elementary students enjoy snow piles for winter fun

Volunteers Jon Jensen and Don Borgic made snow piles for Baker Elementary students to play in. Using a shovel and a little imagination, students created tunnels and snow houses. Shown…

Editor March 4, 2016