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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 155

25 Years Ago — March 7, 1990 The Wayland boys’ varsity basketball team lost its district tournament opener at home to Allegan 76-52, and even worse, the game was played…

Editor March 4, 2015

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Wayland band Big Dudee Roo to release next EP Saturday

The Wayland-based band Big Dudee Roo plans to release a four-track EP, "Heavy Dudee," Saturday, March 7. The music, recorded last fall in a barn in Sparta, "finds Big Dudee…

Editor March 3, 2015

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Current Allegan County stray dogs: March 2

All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short “stray hold,” waiting for their family to reclaim them. If you see your pet in this photo gallery it…

Editor March 2, 2015

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Lots of work ahead, but time to climb those golden stairs

These three Wayland High School seniors still cling to the dream that they will play one more time in front of local fans in the local gym. However, (from left)…

Editor February 28, 2015

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Current Allegan County Strays: Feb. 27

"Snoopy was found in the Hopkins area and "Spuds" in Wayland. All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a short “stray hold,” waiting for their family to reclaim…

Editor February 27, 2015

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Steeby students wear denim to support kids with rare diseases

Staff and students at Steeby Elementary School in Wayland wore denim Friday to recognize World Rare Disease Day, which falls on Saturday, Feb. 28. Elana Savickas (student in Beth Rood’s…

Editor February 27, 2015

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Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 154

25 Years Ago — Feb. 28, 1990 Wayland High School senior Ken Klump pleaded not guilty in Allegan County District Court to making threatening and harassing phone calls to WHS…

Editor February 25, 2015

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Wayland Fire Department pays tribute to former deputy chief

This was the scene Wednesday morning in Wayland during the funeral procession for Dick Kugelard, 72, who died last weekend at his Gun Lake area home. Kugelard was a former…

Editor February 25, 2015

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Martin Odyssey of the Mind teams qualify for state competitions

Martin Middle School and High School Odyssey of the Mind teams are regional champions. They and the elementary team, which finished second, will advance to the state finals at Thornapple…

Editor February 24, 2015

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WHS National Honor Society help put on a prom at Sandy Creek

Members of the Wayland High School National Honor Society and Laurels of Sandy Creek put together a dance (senior citizen prom) for the residents Saturday, Feb. 21. The theme was…

Editor February 24, 2015