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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…
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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…
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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 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but…
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MASB honors 2 Wayland School Board members
Becky Hohnke Dan Cassini Two Wayland Board of Education members earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards last year for their efforts to improve their leadership skills, demonstrating…
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Hopkins School Board VP earns 2 MASB awards
Jessica Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Jessica Johnnston has earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for her efforts to improve her leadership…
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‘Pride N Joy dog grooming service to open in Dorr
Nicole Pitsch will open and operate her Pride N Joy dog grooming business in Dorr starting Monday, April 3. Pitsch, who also will be head groomer, said, "Ever since I…
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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…