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WHS Jazz Band, Orchestra present 1st concert of year

The Jazz Band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, and the stringed orchestra, under the baton of Karen Nofsinger, performed in concert Tuesday event at the Wayland High School…

Editor October 23, 2018

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‘Subterranean’ returns to the scene of 1967 crime

Walter G. Tarrow, aka "The Subterranean" columnist on Townbroadcast, made a trip to Grand Valley State University Monday with his wife, Janet, to get a look at "The Sweetheart Tree"…

Editor October 22, 2018

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WHS band concludes marching season in bad weather

The Wayland High School marching band Saturday braved a weather delay that included hail and sleet to compete in the Jenison Invitational. Director Kelli Tilley Smith said, "And with that,…

Editor October 20, 2018

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Guest author tells Pine Street stories about civil rights

Pine Street Elementary was host this week to guest author Jacqueline James, who has written books about the unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. She talked to students about…

Editor October 20, 2018

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‘Miss Vicki’ retiring after 25 years at Henika District Library

Vicki Kouchnerkavich is retiring as children's services director at the Henika District Library after 25 years of service. Affectionately known as "Kooch" or "Miss Vicki," because of the length of…

Editor October 19, 2018

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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 20, 1993 A developer’s plans to build a 2,500-foot boardwalk through…

Editor October 17, 2018

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WHS senior Brennan Grimes is National Merit scholar

Brennan Grimes, daughter of Darryl and Melissa Grimes of Wayland, has been named as a semi-finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. She is one of only two semi-finalists in…

Editor October 16, 2018

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No man (nor truck or semi) shall pass unless this short

Facebook friend Dianalynn DeGlopper passed along this photo from Kansas City, Mo., suggesting this sign be placed in front of the 100th Street bridge along U.S.-131, which has been struck…

Editor October 15, 2018

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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 13, 1993 Word on the street is that an Allegan resident…

Editor October 10, 2018

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Hopkins grad Zach Harig returning to work at Fox 17

Hopkins High School graduate Zach Harig has signed an agreement with WXMI-Fox 17 in Grand Rapids as weekend sports anchor and reporter. "Ever since interning there in high school for…

Editor October 10, 2018