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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— April 6, 1998 Doug Adamczyk, unelected mayor of the unincorporated community of Hilliards,…

Editor April 7, 2023

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‘The Leprecons’ to perform at Motor City Irish Fest

"The Leprecons," a West Michigan Irish musical group featuring JD Gonzales of Wayland, will make debut in the Motor City Irish Festival Saturday, June 10, in Detroit. The public relations…

Editor April 7, 2023

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Wayland Theatriks’ next show ‘Disney Descendants’

Editor April 4, 2023

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Intrusion of a hailstorm was brief, but violent

It was perhaps the most unusual weather event in Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr, Moline and Martin in a very long time around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. A brief, but violent hailstorm…

Editor April 4, 2023

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Hopkins 8th-grader silver medalist in art competition

Hopkins Middle School eighth-grader Lylah Janowski earned a silver medal in the 2023 National Scholastic Art Competition. The honor demonstrates her art ranks among the best for teens in the…

Editor April 1, 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) This appears to be a photo from downtown Wayland in the 1950s. 25 Years Ago— March…

Editor March 29, 2023

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Pesky, persistent winter season just won’t go away

The persistent winter season that just won't go away continues to plague the West Michigan area. After a couple of balmy springlike sunshiny days Monday and Tuesday, the white stuff…

Editor March 29, 2023

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WHS junior’s art work to be included at KIA show

Wayland High School junior Olivia Stein has had her artwork accepted into the 2023 High School Area Show exhibition at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The exhibition will run from…

Editor March 29, 2023

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U of M Health-West breaks ground for its new facility

University of Michigan Health-West had a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for its new Wayland Health Center at 1113 West Superior St., between Burger King and United Bank of Michigan. The ceremony…

Editor March 28, 2023

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Pine Street kids treated to WHS concert performances

Pine Street Elementary School fifth-graders visited for the "Cub Classic Concert" Monday afternoon, featuring The Wayland Union High School Orchestra, Band and Choir. The concert follows the opportunity to see…

Editor March 27, 2023