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Former WHS teacher does podcast about education

Former Wayland High School language arts teacher Andrea Villreal retired at Plainwell last year, but continues to advocate for public education through podcasting and working as a field assistant for…

Editor February 7, 2023

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Four Wayland Odyssey of the Mind teams make state

Theresa Fulk, assistant superintendent for instruction, reported that four of five Wayland Union Schools Odyssey of the Mind teams last weekend qualified for the state competition next month at Thornapple…

Editor February 6, 2023

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Two Martin Odyssey of Mind teams going to state

Both the Martin High School and Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams Saturday qualified for the state finals next month at Thornapple Kellogg. The middle school kids placed first…

Editor February 5, 2023

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Whatever happened to flag presented in 1919 to WHS?

David Britten The community of Wayland was gifted with a huge American flag just over 100 years ago, but it seems few, if any, know what eventually happened to it.…

Editor February 5, 2023

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‘Round Up’ yields $4,650 for Christian Neighbors pantry

Harding's Market Wayland customers and associates collected contributions during the store's December Round Up, which allowed the presentation of a $4,650 check to Aimee VanTuienen, director of Wayland Christian Neighbors…

Editor February 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) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from…

Editor February 1, 2023

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Most Gun Lake Winterfest events are Saturday, Feb. 18

Preparations are being made for the annual Gun Lake Winterfest, which is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 18, with most events taking place at the Gun Lake Park at 124th Avenue…

Editor January 30, 2023

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Wayland bids fond farewell to its longest serving mayor

Local residents and officials Sunday afternoon popped into the Wayland VFW to wish retiring Mayor Tim Bala well after he concluded 14 years of service as the city's chief executive.…

Editor January 29, 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) The Michigan Railway Company began service on its 50-mile interurban line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo…

Editor January 25, 2023

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Successful fund-raiser yields WAEMS equipment

Wayland Area Emergency Medical Services (WAEMS) started a T-shirt/sweat shirt fund-raiser for a new 15 lead monitor/defibrillator. A few local businesses heard about it and made donations and more businesses joined in the…

Editor January 25, 2023