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Local man sings tribute to his hometown of Hopkins
Shawn Moulenbelt, son of Mimi Gabriel and Bruce Moulenbelt, has produced a song, "My Town," which pays tribute to Hopkins, where he was raised for so many years. "I’ve seen…
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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 cover photo is of this same scene after being rebuilt after the fire of 1902.…
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Leprecons plans to be busy on St. Patrick’s weekend
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…
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WHS grad joins MSU-Kansas conference concert
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…
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This area was spared the worst of the snowstorm
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…
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Renee Wise selected as Farmers Market manager
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…
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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) A tornado hit the community of Burnips on Palm Sunday 1965, killing one person. 25 Years…
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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) Members of the Wayland High School Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and advisor Pat Rowley in 1967…
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Hopkins FFA students earn right to be in state contests
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…
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Wayland Concerts in the Park ’23 lineup determined
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…