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Former Martin musician releases his debut album

Myron Elkins Martin High School graduate Myron Elkins' debut album, “Factories, Farms & Amphetamines,” has been released. The new album contains 10 songs, including one he wrote while and others…

Editor January 13, 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) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago—…

Editor January 11, 2023

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Many of 5-F President’s Council have local ties

Many of the 5-F President's Council include educators from this immediate area: (Front row, from left) Katrina Burchfield, - AAESA EA/ESP VP; Lori Laughlin - Otsego E President; Valli Virgo-Caperton…

Editor January 11, 2023

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Two Baker Elementary aides plan to retire Friday

Baker Elementary school aides Val Kuhtic and Julie Lowe will be retiring from Wayland Union Schools Friday, Jan. 6. Kuhtic has worked for 28.5 years and Lowe 21 years.

Editor January 5, 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— Jan. 5, 1998 The collector of a tire pile in Watson Township will…

Editor January 4, 2023

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Hopkins Middle School TechVikes take 11th in state

The Hopkins Middle School TechVikes captured 11th place last month at the state competition! A spokeperson said, "Overall this season, we saw great improvement on and off the playing field.…

Editor January 3, 2023

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Presenting 2022 in review: That was the year that was

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is the editor's analysis of the now dearly departed year 2022: Local schools went through controversial year Samantha Ball Tim…

Editor December 30, 2022

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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 picture of the Blizzard of 1918 was taken north of Martin. 25 Years Ago— Dec.…

Editor December 28, 2022

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One WHS student to join State Honors Choir concert

Andrew Hinds Wayland High School will have one representative on the Michigan State Honors Choir when it has its annual concert Jan. 21 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. Sophomore…

Editor December 25, 2022

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How bad was Christmas Week Blizzard of 2022?

Local weather watchers and broadcast meteorologists were attempting to assess the collective damage of the "Christmas Week Blizzard" Thursday, Friday and Saturday and making comparisons with the infamous Blizzard of…

Editor December 25, 2022