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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 198

25 years Ago — Jan. 7, 1991 The Kristie-Craft Corp. of Chicago has expressed interest in purchasing the business assets of the Kessler infant sleepwear manufacturing firm, which has filed…

Editor January 6, 2016

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The Year in Review: Yes, Gamrat-Courser affair put us on the map

The year 2015 certainly was eventful in this area, and it was a mixed bag in terms of positive and negative developments. Rating the top stories of the year is…

Editor January 1, 2016

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The Year in Review: Coming and going, some forever, in 2015

Going and Coming in 2015: City Manager Mike Selden left for a job with the Michigan Townships Association, succeeded by Tim McLean of Jonesville. Sara Najar resigned as director of…

Editor January 1, 2016

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 197

25 Years Ago — Dec. 31, 1990 The Penasee Globe published one holiday edition to cover the two weeks in between Christmas and New Year’s. “Bygone Days” last week published…

Editor December 30, 2015

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Sports in Review: The ladies dominate accomplishments yet again

A previous “Year in Review” in sports here asserted that “girls rule, boys drool,” recalling a childhood playground taunt. It was more of the same in these parts in 2015…

Editor December 29, 2015

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Year in Review: 2015 was a year of battles for 3 area children

The year 2015 included three stories about "little fighters," children who faced serious health challenges and continue that fight to this day. The three kids battling are: • Kinsley Zondervan,…

Editor December 28, 2015

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The Year in Review: Bittersweet an understatement for bowling coach

It would be an understatement to suggest this year has been bittersweet for Wayland High School girls’ varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook. It is the bitterest of bitter when recalling…

Editor December 28, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 196

25 Years Ago — Dec. 24 and 31, 1990 The Globe published its annual joint edition over the holiday weeks, this year focusing on the “We Live Here” theme of…

Editor December 23, 2015

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Lady Wildcat bowlers collect toys for underprivileged kids for holidays

The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team has been doing very well on the lanes, and this holiday season they're doing well for the community with a toy drive for gifts…

Editor December 22, 2015

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Wayland High School Orchestra gives middle school holiday sendoff

Members of the Wayland High School Orchestra, led by Director Karen Nofsinger, serenaded students and staff at the middle school Friday morning with some holiday music on the last day…

Editor December 18, 2015