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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 8, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The cover photo is of this same scene after being rebuilt after the fire of 1902. 25 Years Ago— March 9, 1998 The Wayland Area Ambulance Service had a training exercise involving Wayland High School students...

Leprecons plans to be busy on St. Patrick’s weekend

March 7, 2023

The popular Irish band "Leprecons," to no one's surprise and featuring Wayland's own JD Gonzales, will be busy the weekend of Friday, March 17, and Saturday, March 18 because of the observance of St. Patrick's Day. Breakfast at Shakespeare's on St. Patrick's Day The group's schedule for that weekend is...

WHS grad joins MSU-Kansas conference concert

March 6, 2023

Brody Black Brody Black, son of Missy Kerber-Black and David Black of Wayland, traveled recently to the University of Kansas with the Michigan State University Wind Symphony to perform at a concert during the American Bandmasters Association National Conference. Of the pieces listed in the program, Brody played in Ralph...

This area was spared the worst of the snowstorm

March 4, 2023

Wayland and northeast Allegan County essentially escaped the worst of a huge snowstorm that snarled traffic and cut power to the southeast with as much as a foot of heavy snow. These parts were nailed with about two to three inches and all of the white stuff was melted by...

Renee Wise selected as Farmers Market manager

March 2, 2023

Renee Wise Renee Wise has been selected by Main Street as market manager for the Wayland Farmers Market. Ms. Wise will be doing all things market, from helping to find farmers, setting up, planning events and more. "I was born and raised in Pennsylvania, but moved to Western Michigan almost...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 1, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) A tornado hit the community of Burnips on Palm Sunday 1965, killing one person. 25 Years Ago— March 2, 1998 The Martin boys’ basketball team lost its first 15 games this season, but the Clippers have...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

February 22, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Members of the Wayland High School Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and advisor Pat Rowley in 1967 25 Years Ago— Feb. 23, 1998 First Lt. Mike Olson is leaving his position as commander of the Michigan State...

Hopkins FFA students earn right to be in state contests

February 22, 2023

A solid number of Hopkins High School members of the FFA Tuesday competed in the Regional Leadership Contests and qualified for the state competition. The following is a list of Hopkins FFAers, their category, placing and type of award: • Creed Speaking: Ellise Wedge - first place Gold. Addy Laarman...

Wayland Concerts in the Park ’23 lineup determined

February 20, 2023

The annual “Concerts in the Park” series will be held on four consecutive Friday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. beginning Aug. 4. The series of free concerts, sponsored by the City of Wayland, will include the presence of food trucks, will be open to patrons at 6 p.m. The...

Ten finalists chosen for Saturday’s ‘Gun Lake Idol’

February 16, 2023

Eighteen are residents took part in the semifinal round of the Gun Lake Winterfest "Gun Lake Idol" talent contest Wednesday night at the casino and 10 will move on to the finals Saturday. The finalists are Micah Arce, Timothy Patrie, Josh and Melanie Conley - duet, Emily Bee, Roger Jones,...

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