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Unmask the Hawks’ mascot, you’ll find a WHS grad
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…
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Retired home economist still judges fair food entries at 87
Though Shirley Hamman retired in 1990 as Allegan County Home Economist, she continues to be active in county extension programs, such as the Culinary Arts division of the life skills…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Sept. 9, 1992 After two work sessions, the Wayland Township Planning Commission and Township Board have promised to make decisions on the future of the proposed…
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Two special visitors for first day of school at Pine Street
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…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(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…
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United Church has special blessing of about 50 quilts
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…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(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…
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JC Wheeler Library Board cites director’s 10th anniversary
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…
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‘Simply Celia’s’ succeeds Vibrant Grains downtown eatery
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…
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Local libraries are hosts for solar eclipse viewing parties
by Austin Marsman The historic solar eclipse Monday afternoon had millions of people looking to the sky, including many area residents. JC Wheeler Library in Martin was host to more…