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

April 5, 2017

25 Years Ago — April 8, 1992 Gov. John Engler’s proposed deep cuts in state government spending on adult education programs will cause drastic reductions in services offered by the Wayland Community Edfucation program. Director David VanEerden said if Engler’s cutbacks are adopted, the local program wouldn’t survive another two...

Child heart patient marks 1st anniversary of surgery

April 4, 2017

Kinsley Zondervan, daughter of Wayland School Board member Pete and Wayland elementary teacher Kristiana Kay Zondervan, celebrated the first anniversary of her second delicate heart surgery Tuesday. Her mother posted, "If someone told me a year ago how well our sweet girl would be doing today, I'm not sure I...

Hopkins FFA joins effort to help Western U.S. farmers

April 3, 2017

Members of the Hopkins chapter of the FFA have gotten involved to help with the wildfire relief efforts from the devastating wildfires that have occurred in the Western United States. FFA Advisor Jessica Couch said students were challenged with raising enough money to be able to sponsor a minimum of...

Ethel Visser beginning 43rd year on Dorr Township ZBA

April 1, 2017

There aren’t many who can claim to have served in local public office for more than 40 years. Leighton Township Clerk Lydia Frey was famous for her longevity, as are Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman Bob Wagner and Dorr Zoning Board of Appeals Secretary Ethel Visser. Visser last month was...

Rabbit River Park cleanup latest NHS students’ project

March 29, 2017

Wayland High School's National Honor Society students rolled up their sleeves this week at the Rabbit River Trail park in Wayland to spruce things up after a long winter. Students raked leaves, cleared trails, laid bark on the trail and painted deck platforms. Community service is an important aspect of...

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

March 29, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 1, 1992 The Allegan County Promotional Alliance and Economic Development Commission have announced plans to put the old Kessler building on South Main Street on the market. The building once housed an...

WHS robotics team makes quarterfinals at Mason

March 28, 2017

The Wayland High School robotics team, No. 6090, was selected to play in the finals of last weekend's competition in Mason, The local group made it as far as the quarter finals. They will compete again in Kentwood Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1.

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

March 22, 2017

25 Years Ago — March 25, 1992 Wayland City Police issued 36 parking citations to fans attending the Class B regional championship basketball game on a Wednesday evening at the high school. Unhappy out of towners protested, calling Wayland an inhospitable community. Police Chief Dan Miller said he was just...

Martin Odyssey team qualifies for World Finals in 2 events

March 19, 2017

The Martin High School Odyssey of the Mind team captured a first place in solving one problem and second in another at the state Division 3 competition this past weekend. The Martin students team placed second in Problem 1 "Catch Us if You Can" and first in Problem 4 "Ready,...

Hermenitt honored for 40 years coaching girls’ hoops

March 17, 2017

Wayland Middle School eighth-grade girls' basketball coach Don Hermenitt recently was honored for coaching the sport for 40 years. Hermenitt began his career guiding girls on the court in 1976 as assistant to legendary varsity coach Zack Moushegian. In later years he chose to take younger players. He is shown...

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