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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…

Editor March 7, 2023

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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…

Editor March 6, 2023

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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…

Editor March 4, 2023

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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…

Editor March 2, 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) A tornado hit the community of Burnips on Palm Sunday 1965, killing one person. 25 Years…

Editor March 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) Members of the Wayland High School Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and advisor Pat Rowley in 1967…

Editor February 22, 2023

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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…

Editor February 22, 2023

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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…

Editor February 20, 2023

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

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…

Editor February 16, 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) COVER PHOTO: Lawrence Jones pumping gas for a motorist at the Jones gas station in bygone…

Editor February 15, 2023