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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

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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…

Editor March 25, 2023

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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…

Editor March 24, 2023

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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…

Editor March 22, 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— March 23, 1998 Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco has pleaded for more money…

Editor March 22, 2023

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Hopkins Board member Jeff Gilder marks 20 years

Jeff Gilder, with current Board President Karen Ryan The Hopkins Board of Education Monday night honored Jeff Gilder for his 20 years of service on the local school board. Gilder,…

Editor March 21, 2023

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United Bank’s Robin Beckwith wins 2 awards

Robin Beckwith Robin Coffman Beckwith, manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank of Michigan, has been selected as employee of the year for United Bank. She also recently was named…

Editor March 18, 2023

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It’s a rather snowy, blustery day in West Michigan

Once again, Michigan seems to be still trying to make up its mind whether it is spring or still winter. It was just two days before the official calendar designation…

Editor March 18, 2023

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Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000…

Editor March 16, 2023