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WHS Emerging Strings group captures No. 1 rating

The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted…

Editor March 1, 2018

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Wayland Middle School 8th-grader wins regional spelling bee

Tiffany Zheng, an eighth-grader from Wayland Union Middle School, earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan Regional Spelling Bee Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Wayland Union Middle School. She…

Editor March 1, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — March 3, 1993 Reporter Pat Staley wrote an analysis piece on the progress of Allegan County’s recycling program, maintaining that it’s had its problems but is…

Editor March 1, 2018

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Newcomer to community engaged in promoting Wayland

EDITOR'S NOTE: This reporter incorrectly said Anthony Winter is owner of the Retro Room. Humble apologies. Anthony Winters and his family not long ago came to Wayland and is busy…

Editor February 27, 2018

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WHS junior earns ‘superior’ ratings for classical piano

Wayland High School junior pianist Nate Pepin of Dorr earned a "superior" rating from the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs' National Federation of Music Festival Tuesday, Feb. 20. Pepin performed…

Editor February 25, 2018

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Pine Street Odyssey of Mind team advances to state

The sixth grade Pine Street Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team placed first in "Mockumentary! Seriously?," Division 2 at the regional OM tournament at Wayland High School. Team members are…

Editor February 22, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — Feb. 24, 1993 Globe staff writer Pat Staley penned a front page feature story about abundance and quality of child care providers in the Wayland area.…

Editor February 21, 2018

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Rev. Billy Graham preached in Moline about 75 years ago

As Americans observed the passing Wednesday of perhaps its most famous preacher, the Rev. Billy Graham, at age 99, WOOD-TV Channel 8 noted it was in possession of a poster…

Editor February 21, 2018

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Hopkins Concert Choir qualifies for state festival in May

The Hopkins High School Concert Choir earned a Division 1, "excellent" rating Tuesday at the District Choral Festival at East Grand Rapids High School. The choral students performed two pieces…

Editor February 15, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — Feb. 17, 1993 A petition to recall Hopkins Board of Education member Christine Schwartz has been filed for a clarity hearing in Allegan with County Probate…

Editor February 14, 2018