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WHS Class of ’73 has mini-reunion at Auction House
Some members of the Wayland High School Class of 1973 had a mini-50-year reunion breakfast Monday at the Auction House Cafe just north of the city limits on Division Avenue…
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WHS students elect king and queen of homecoming
Elected king and queen of the Wayland High School Homecoming festivities Friday evening were seniors Kaharrie Pureifoy and Baillee Merren. Pureifoy may be in his street digs here, but he…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Pavlaski Blacksmith Shop in the early 20th century, which today is located at what is…
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Paws With a Cause leads training for dogs at airport
The Wayland-based Paws With a Cause organization led the training exercise Tuesday for five puppies at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. The five canines and their trainers walked through a Transportation Security…
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Dorr Elementary wins Blue Ribbon School recognition
Dorr Elementary has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, which recognized 353 schools for 2023. The recognition is based on a school’s…
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Ladies on Main is Sept. 23 in downtown Wayland
The Ladies on Main celebration will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in downtown Wayland, hosted by WOW, Women of Wayland. Among the events are: A fashion show that…
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Martin Farmers Market concludes its 2nd season
The last day of Martin's second annual farmers market was from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. The market was offered Saturdays in the heart of the village's…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) This is what Baugh's Shoe Store and Repair look like inside almost 100 years ago. 25…
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‘Leprecons’ to perform before CMU-Notre Dame
The Leprecons, a fierce Irish band from Grand Rapids, will bring the craic to the party as Notre Dame prepares to meet Central Michigan on the gridiron this weekend in.…
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Third annual Wayland Balloonfest is a hit again
The third annual Wayland Balloonfest was blessed with terrific weather, good crowds of people, local musical talent, an authentic old-time baseball game, and, of course, plenty of balloons. The festivities…