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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) Mothers Day 1906 25 Years Ago— June 1, 1998 Two businesses have purchased property within the…

Editor May 31, 2023

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Splash pad now open for the summer at City Park

The ever-popular splash pad now is open for the summer of 2023, city officials have announced. The attraction in the City Park will be open essentially from sunup to dusk…

Editor May 29, 2023

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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) 25 Years Ago— May 25, 1998 Members of the Wayland Township Board have agreed to seek…

Editor May 24, 2023

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Local Community Quilters donate what they love to do

(From left) Community Quilters Gail Hollinger, Sue Tokarchick and Nancy Whitley The Community Quilters (WCQ) meet every second Saturday at the United Church of Wayland to do what they do…

Editor May 24, 2023

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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a compilation of Wayland High School seniors who have earned Summa Cum Laude (with the highest distinction) academic honors at upcoming commencement. There are no…

Editor May 20, 2023

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Wayland man wins 2 Wood Turners awards in contest

"Separation Anxiety" David Kerley of Wayland submitted two winning entries in the Grand River Wood Turners Guild Regional Art Competition. “Warp Drive Overload” won $100 Vinecroft Studios Award and “Separation…

Editor May 19, 2023

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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) 25 Years Ago— May 18, 1998 A public hearing is planned for Wednesday to gather Wayland…

Editor May 17, 2023

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WHS senior Macie Lenhart named Thespian of Year

Wayland High School senior Macie Lenhart, shown here with her teacher-advisor Becky Black and Fine Arts Center Director Chris Teller, has been selected Thespian of the Year for the theater…

Editor May 15, 2023

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Nine WHS dance members perform at U of M festival

Wayland High School dancers Kynlee Boomsma, Reese Cassini, Shelbie Chambers, Isabel Cross, Lily Hibma, Sadie Holcomb, Olivia Smith, Lexie Wagenborg and Serenity Wilson performed at the Michigan Youth Dance Festival…

Editor May 13, 2023

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Pine Street’s 1-mile run observes 25-year tradition

A Pine Street Elementary School tradition of 25 years was continued Friday morning when students participated in the one mile run around the school and nearby sites. The tradition was…

Editor May 12, 2023