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CNN features leukemia patient Dawson Babiak’s crayon drive

Dawson Babiak, 5-year-old son of Wayland teacher Alison Babiak and Hopkins teacher Jason Babiak, is getting national attention in his heroic battle against leukemia. Dawson has launched a crayon donation…

Editor August 24, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 180

25 Years Ago — Aug. 15, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, there are no old copies of Globe newspapers for the week of Aug. 15 and 22 at the Then &…

Editor August 19, 2015

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Old Goldsmith Shoppe located on road trip to South Haven

Gianni Marchesotti posted on Facebook today that he, Heather LaHuis and Carrie-Sue Marchesotti went "road trippin'" on a Sunday afternoon and came across the old Goldsmith Shoppe that once stood…

Editor August 16, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 179

25 Years Ago — Aug. 15, 1990 EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, there are no old copies of Globe newspapers for the week of Aug. 15 and 22 at the Then &…

Editor August 12, 2015

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Live cheetah to visit Pine Street Aug. 24 for summer ‘Funtastic’ series finale

The finale of Wayland Union Schools Summer Fun-tastic series will feature a visit at Pine Street Elementary at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, from Mary Wykstra, conservationist and animal activist…

Editor August 9, 2015

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Hopkins FFA animal science barn

A groundbreaking ceremony for an animal science barn for the Hopkins High School FFA was held Saturday morning, and the festivities included FFA Advisor Jessica Couch (far left), project alumni…

Editor August 8, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 178

25 Years Ago — Aug. 8, 1990 The August primary election turnout was light, but Allegan County voters overwhelmingly approved implementation of an emergency 911 phone system. Republican Party primary…

Editor August 5, 2015

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‘Get Moving’ Tuesday to highlight free summer meals week

Northern Physical Therapy will have a “Get Moving” family fitness event at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Steeby Elementary to highlight this coming week’s summer free lunch program. The fitness event,…

Editor August 1, 2015

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Former WUS board member, teacher joins ‘teach-in’ panel

Retired Wayland High School journalism and social studies teacher and former school board member Jeff Salisbury (second from right) was invited to take part in a special teach-in, "A Conversation…

Editor July 30, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 177

Only three interested citizens showed up for a public hearing on a proposed $25 recycling surcharge for Allegan County residents, starting on Jan. 1, 1991. Hopkins voters, in the Aug.…

Editor July 29, 2015