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

September 13, 2017

25 years Ago — Sept. 14, 1992 Downtown Wayland in the mid-1950s. The Martin Village Council is considering a policy to regard all employees as “at-will,” meaning they can be dismissed at ant time without prior notice and without reason. A group called “Concerned Citizens” has formed as a result,...

Unmask the Hawks’ mascot, you’ll find a WHS grad

September 10, 2017

When Wayland travels to Forest Hills Eastern Sept. 29 for an O-K Gold Conference battle on the gridiron, Wildcat fans might want to say hello and perhaps even chat with the Hawks' mascot. Donning the suit this year is Wayland High School graduate Cindi Medendorp Rasmussen, daughter of Joan and Larry...

Retired home economist still judges fair food entries at 87

September 7, 2017

Judge Shirley Hamman (left) after judging in the categories of canning, freezing, candy making, cake decor and baked goods for the annual Ladies Day culinary arts contest in the Youth building on the Allegan County Fairgrounds. Clerk Tracy Good is standing in the center with Superintendent of the Culinary Arts...

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

September 6, 2017

25 Years Ago — Sept. 9, 1992 This Wayland High School football team went 7-0-1 and yielded only 12 points all season. After two work sessions, the Wayland Township Planning Commission and Township Board have promised to make decisions on the future of the proposed amphitheater in Bradley at the...

Two special visitors for first day of school at Pine Street

September 5, 2017

These two characters were spotted by a number of local citizens Monday and Tuesday wandering around the city of Wayland. At one point they were seen lurking near Pine Street Elementary, giving a students a special welcome back to school treat. Streets Superintendent Coleman Lutz was on the job Tuesday...

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

August 30, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 years Ago — Sept. 2, 1992 A special work session, closed to public comment, will be held at the Wayland Township Hall on the proposed amphitheater in Bradley. Planning Commission Chairwoman Laura Shepherd said commissioners still...

United Church has special blessing of about 50 quilts

August 27, 2017

The United Church of Wayland had its Blessings of the Quilts at the church Sunday after a number of members and friends took part in a series of quilting bees earlier this year. About 50 quilts will be given to Wings of Hope Hopice, which reportedly needs about 80 for the...

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

August 23, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 26, 1992 St. Stanislaus Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary at the church building in Hilliards. Wayland City Council members have decided to contribute $500 to the legal defense fund for the...

JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary

August 22, 2017

The JC Wheeler Library Board in Martin Tuesday night had a little surprise party for Director Alisha Kershaw (third from right), recognizing her 10th year in her position. Library Board members include Alice Kelsey, president (center); Jill Yowler, vice president; Angie Cameruci, secretary; Julie Pallett, treasurer; Raylene Bennington, trustee, and Dan Denbraber, trustee.

‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery

August 21, 2017

The former Vibrant Grains Restaurant at 142 S. Main St. in downtown Wayland has undergone some changes. Owner Celia Gleason closed the popular eatery earlier this year, but actually she was just taking a brief sabbatical for plans to rework her business. The restaurant reopened as "Simply Celia's" in April...

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