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Steeby 2nd-graders ‘Skype’ with author of popular book
After you read a book, did you ever wonder about why the author wrote the story the way they did or how they came up with the story? Steeby Elementary…
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Martin biology, zoology students visit Boulder Ridge Animal Park
The Martin High School zoology and biology classes Wednesday visited the Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto. Students were able to experience a wide diversity of animals from around…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 186
25 Years Ago — Oct. 10, 1990 The Globe ran a feature story about the Venerable Thich Tinh Tu and the Buddhist Temple in Bradley. The Fourth Friday student count…
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Dani Hiar, 1991 WHS graduate, earns her doctorate at CMU
Dani Hiar, a 1991 graduate of Wayland High School, essentially has completed requirements for earning her doctorate in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. Hiar said, “I successfully defended my…
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Wayland elementary teachers attend Van Andel science academy
Several Wayland Union Schools elementary teachers took part in the Van Andel Education Institute’s Science Academy last week in Grand Rapids where they learned inquiry-based instructional techniques. They are expected…
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WHS marching band earns 3rd place at Hastings Invitational
The Wayland High School marching band took third place in a band competition Saturday, Oct. 3, at the 24th annual Hastings Marching Invitational. There were 27 bands that performed from…
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Wayland CCA team captures 2nd in disc golf tournament
Students from Wayland’s Alternative High School, Career Connections Academy, placed second overall in a disc golf tournament Friday at Brewer Park in Byron Center where they competed against other alternative…
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Around the Globe Artist Market ‘soft’ opening is Saturday
The Around the Globe Artist Market will have a "soft grand opening" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in conjunction with the Wayland Community Expo further east on Superior…
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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 185
25 Years Ago — Oct. 3, 1990 The Dorr Township Board, led by Clerk Dick Dutkiewicz, voted 4-1 to take part in the Allegan County $25 annual surcharge program for…
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National ag teachers’ intern thanks Hopkins FFA advisor for inspiration
Alan Green, a 2013 graduate of Hopkins High School and former president of the Michigan FFA, has been working as a campaign intern for the National Association of Agricultural Instructors…