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Third-graders harvest goodies from hydroponic garden

December 17, 2019

Students in Danielle Hoskins's third grade class at Steeby Elementary have been growing several different kinds of lettuce and basil in their vertical hydroponic garden in the classroom since the start of the school year, and now it is ready to be enjoyed. The students thought of some fun topping...

Middle School food drive collects more than 1,800 lbs.

December 16, 2019

The Wayland Middle School Student Council's annual food drive for a local food pantry was a success, collecting 1,806 lbs. of food. sixth-graders won the reward of most food with 732 lbs, seventh grade came in second with 557 lbs and 8th grade brought in 517 lbs. (Photo courtesy of...

Dorr Zumbathon gains over $1,410 for area families

December 16, 2019

Organizer Aneke VanBaal and the Dorr Community held their third annual Zumbatbon, and the money and gifts help Dorr Elementary students and families in need around the holiday season. This year more than $1,410 was raised, along with clothing and gifts

Anonymous donor pays off Baker students’ lunch debts

December 13, 2019

An anonymous donor has asked to pay off all remaining lunch balances at Baker Elementary to date, totaling about $600 and helping more than 50 families, according to Wayland Union Schools officials.

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

December 11, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 14, 1994 Robert VandenBerg, only 36 years old, has decided to step down as head coach of the Martin girls’ basketball program. “There are more important things than basketball,” he told...

Wayland Middle Schoolers 5th in robotics competition

December 10, 2019

FTC Team 11846 the Catatechnics from Wayland Middle School ended their robotics season last weekend, maintaining first and second place most of the day, eventually finishing at fifth of the 32 teams competing in a tournament at Coloma. As final captain for the fourth of four leaders, Wayland selected FTC...

Logan Vales wins Christmas card design contest

December 10, 2019

Logan Vales (right), Wayland High School senior, was the winning artist for this year's district Christmas card design contest. His drawing was chosen from more than 75 entries this year. He was recognized at the December school board meeting and won an Amazon gift card presented by Superintendent, Norman Taylor....

Martin students finalists in HOSA regional competition

December 9, 2019

Allegan Tech Center Health program students from Martin who competed in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition Nov. 22. Martin High School students who qualified for the HOSA state level competition, along with the category in which they qualified are shown below. Freddie Elkins and Faith Guritz (pictured...

Chuck Frederick selected VFW Teacher of the Year

December 6, 2019

Chuck Frederick (center), Wayland Union High School teacher, is this year's recipient of the VFW Teacher of the Year. He received the award at the annual Pearl Harbor Day assembly Friday at Wayland Middle School. Mr. Frederick has taught here for 32 years.

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

December 4, 2019

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 7, 1994 The deadline for demolition of the abandoned former Carriage Stop restaurant in Watson Township has been extended into January, but owner Glenn Leep must show he is making progress...

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