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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Wayland Robotics team 4th in competition at GVSU
The Wayland Union First Robotics No. 6090 outfit captured fourth place this weekend at the robotics competition at Grand Valley State University. Wayland's robot, at the same time was first…
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Sycamore students have pet supply drive success
A group of Sycamore Elementary School students completed a wildly successful supplies drive. They were able to donate bags and bags of pet food, treats, some fun toys, and some…
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Dorr Twp. Library plans program on ‘Poor Farms’
Adam Oster Adam Oster from the Library of Michigan will talk about the early history of Michigan Poorhouses or "Poor Farms" and their attempts to care for the poor, elderly…