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Four middle school spelling bee winners announced

The four winners of the Wayland Middle School spelling bee, Sophia Miller, Adysen Pierce, Brayden Tomson, and Spencer Miller, were announced today. They competed with 25 other WUMS students who…

Editor January 26, 2022

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Jon Schaefer named Dorr Twp. Citizen of the Year

Dorr Township firefighter Jon Schaefer has been selected as the 2021 Dorr Township Lion Citizen of the Year. He was nominated by Chief Gary Fordham for his passion for serving…

Editor January 21, 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) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 20, 1997 The Lovall General Store in "Bygone Days" Editor Nila…

Editor January 19, 2022

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WHS soph wins Olivet arts awards for her drawings

Wayland High School sophomore Olivia Stein recently won two awards in the Olivet Regional Art competition for portraits she drew of her grandparents, Phyllis and Burrell Stein. She was declared…

Editor January 13, 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, which this week was recommended for a genealogical research project by The Michigan Historical Society) 25…

Editor January 12, 2022

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On the Rabbit River trail we can build a snowman…

During the two snowstorms last week in the Wayland area, there was a lot activity on the expressway because of semi and vehicle crashes, but in the simpler and quieter…

Editor January 9, 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) ACHTUNG: The Wayland Globe edition for 25 years ago, Jan. 6, 1997, is missing from the…

Editor January 8, 2022

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Kitchen manager at Pine Street retires after 22 years

Barb Ginder, Wayland Union Schools food service kitchen manager at Pine Street Elementary, retired Fridayretired. She has worked for school district for 22 years.

Editor January 7, 2022

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WMS kitchen manager retires after 18-year career

Melissa Miling Wayland Union Middle School Kitchen Manager Melissa Miling retired today after working in the school district in the Food Service Department for 18 years. She started at Dorr…

Editor January 7, 2022

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Inclement weather delays ‘Bygone Days’ publication

Though it is customary for Townbroadcast to publish its weekly "Bygone Days" historical feature on Wednesdays, it will be delayed this week because of inclement and deteriorating weather conditions. Herr…

Editor January 5, 2022