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Wayland’s Kelvin Lapham wins ‘Top Tech’ award again

February 1, 2017

Wayland Chrysler technician Kelvin Lapham has been recognized as one of only 27 Mopar “Top Tech” award winners. Lapham, a Wayland High School graduate, was selected from more than 25,000 eligible technician candidates across the FCA US LLC dealer network and was among the best and brightest FCA US LLC...

Hopkins High School horn quintet earns trip to state festival

January 29, 2017

Five Hopkins High School students combined efforts last week to earn a Division 1 rating at the Michigan School and and Orchestra Association's solo and ensemble festival. Their efforts earned a trip to the state festival later in the academic year. The horn quintet includes Hailey Burch, Becca Colby, Chad...

Martin adds 3 recipients to Athletic Hall of Fame

January 28, 2017

Martin High School Friday night added three more names to its Athletic Hall of Fame. Honored at a ceremony at halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Marcellus were Tracey Hildebrand, Pat McLaughlin and Tom Koops. Tracey Hildebrand A 1988 graduate of Martin, Hildebrand is remembered best as a key...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

January 25, 2017

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 9, 1999 The Globe published a front page photo of Tracy Heslinga of Hopkins stocking shelves at the new Quality Farm & Fleet store that opened in the strip mall on...

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

January 18, 2017

(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 22, 1992 Patricia Birkholz of Fennville, Saugatuck Township Treasurer, has been appointed Allegan County Treasurer, succeeding the late Fred Edgerton. The other two candidates for the post were Undersheriff Larry Ladenburger and...

Bygone Days: A look at NE Allegan County’s history

January 11, 2017

25 Years Ago — Jan. 15, 1992 Three Caledonia teens, one age 17 and two even younger, have been arrested in connection with the damage done to Hooker Cemetery in Leighton Township. Lt. Steve DeBoer of the Michigan State Police Wayland post said Silent Observer played a major role in...

Acoustic band with WHS grad wins contest in Kalamazoo

January 7, 2017

Blarney Castle, an acoustic music group that includes Wayland High School graduate Kyle Pitcher, won the judges' balloting among 11 acts to earn a slot at the March 3-4 Kalamazoo Fretboard Festival and a chance to play their own show at the museum during this year’s Friday Night Highlight Series....

Two Baker aides retire, both after more than 20 years

January 6, 2017

Baker Elementary School aides Val Kuhtic and Julie Lowe have retired from the Wayland Union school district, both after serving for more than 20 years. They were honored today with this cake. Kuhtic has worked for 28.5 years and Lowe for 21 years. (Photo courtesy of Laurie Zywiczynski)

WHS to send 12 students to state business competition

January 5, 2017

Wayland shined at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Wednesday, having 12 students place and qualify for the state level competition in March. More than 300 students gathered at Lake Michigan College to compete in business management, marketing, technology and networking. Nineteen student members of the Wayland Union...

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

January 4, 2017

25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1967 Randy Marklevitz was appointed to a trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board, succeeding Larry Knowlton, who died. A shortage of ambulance personnel was to be the main topic of conversation for an upcoming meeting of the Dorr Township Board. Wayland City Councilman...

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