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Fourth annual Balloonfest overcomes wind and weather

The fourth annual Balloonfest overcame problems with inclement weather over the weekend of Friday, Sept. 6, and Saturday, Sept. 7, at Calkins Field (aka Wayland Airport) just north of town…

Editor September 8, 2024

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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) Bessie B, Baker Elementary in the early 1960s 25 Years Ago — Sept. 6, 1999 Local…

Editor September 4, 2024

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Fourth annual Balloonfest will be Friday, Saturday

The fourth annual Balloonfest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7, at Calkins Field, also known as the Wayland Airport north of the city limits on Division…

Editor September 1, 2024

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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 — Aug. 30, 1999 A reported kidnapping attempt in was foiled in Wayland…

Editor August 28, 2024

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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 — Aug. 23, 1999 A neighborhood along 8th Street in Wayland Township has…

Editor August 21, 2024

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Former local library director going strong in Illinois

Natalie Bazan Sarosta, who was library director at Hopkins and director of the Dorr Township Library for four years, continues as director of the North Riverside Library in Illinois. She…

Editor August 19, 2024

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WHS Class of ’64 planning 60th reunion Sept. 15

Members of the Wayland High School Class of 1964 is getting ready for their 60th, not 50th reunion Sept. 15. The Class of '64 was famous for winning the Expressway…

Editor August 14, 2024

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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 — Aug. 16, 1999 More fast food has joined in Wayland’s commercial park.…

Editor August 14, 2024

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Main Street program puts together a block party downtown

The Wayland Main Street program put together a block party Tuesday evening on Main and Superior Streets , The festive occasion included food trucks, games, a kids' bike parade and…

Editor August 13, 2024

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Wayland schools start year with 6 new administrators

Rachel Cimek Andrew Augustin Wayland Union Schools will begin the 2024-2025 academic year Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a half day of classes scheduled. Superintendent Tim Reeves has announced several changes…

Editor August 10, 2024