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WHS students take part in ‘National Save a Life Tour’

All freshmen and sophomores at Wayland High School were invited to take part in a special program Monday about the dangers of distracted driving either from drunk driving or texting while…

Editor March 19, 2018

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Steeby Elementary students raising ‘Pennies for Patients’

Steeby Elementary School is holding a Pennies for Patients fund-raiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. One student in particular is Kaylin Shorter, daughter of Melissa DeGood and Ken…

Editor March 15, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — March 17, 1993 Some Martin Township residents are mulling over the possibility of recall or referendum in the wake of news the Township Planning Commission and…

Editor March 14, 2018

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

25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said,…

Editor March 8, 2018

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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