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WHS will be host for marching band festival Tuesday

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The Wayland High School football stadium will be host for the first time for the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MHSBOA) District marching band festival Tuesday evening, Oct. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. “This event is very similar to when we do band festival in winter,” said Wayland...
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Private graveside service set for Dorr infant

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Josie Mae Dykhuis died peacefully in the arms of her parents, Alan and Brianna Dykhuis, Wednesday, Sept. 25. She is survived by her grandparents, Carl and Connie Dykhuis of Holland, and Eric and Jennifer Price of Dorr, along with several aunts and uncles. Josie was preceded in death by her...
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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0

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COVER PHOTO: Hudson Biondo and Taylor Hoogewind were named the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. Wayland Friday night bounced back from two straight defeats with a 21-14 victory over Spring Lake to make it a pleasant homecoming The Wildcats built a 21-7 advantage by halftime, but had to hang on...
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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance

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Dorr Township officials soon may be taking another look at its ordinance governing yard sales, garage sales and the like. A visit from Julie Cassety, who runs an in-home pallet sales business on Ranchero Drive, may be referred to the Planning Commission because of her effort to have the local...
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Army Bob: What’ll it be, socialism or capitalism?

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As the national elections near (or as I call it, the silly season), we once again explore a decision: socialism or capitalism. Do we follow many nations in Europe and Asia, indeed most of the world’s governments, and give socialism a try, or do we keep the course with capitalism?...
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Wayland Supt. asks for parents’, students’ cooperation

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Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves today issued a statement abou the recent spate of school closures as a result of bomb or shooter threats. Reeves wrote, "As you are likely aware, several of our neighboring school districts have brefly closed in recent weeks due to possible threat investigations. Luckily,...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Sept. 20, 1999 After more than several months of haggling, the Yankee Springs Township Board and Thornapple Township Emergency Services (TTES) have reached agreement on a new fire contract. Hot clothes in...
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Wildcats lose to Northview; but beat ex-teammate

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The Wayland tennis team lost 6-2 to Northview Monday in an O-K Gold Conference match at the Northview courts.   While Wayland came up short in the overall match, Theo Oddy collected his second overall Conference win, taking on the former Wildcat Andrew Hinds at first singles. In the end,...
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City approves industrial development district for odd site

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The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved a request by Trygon Investments for designating the odd-shaped property at 1135 133rd Ave. as part of an industrial development district.The industrial facilities exemption enables the property, owned jointly by Keith Nickels and Josh Otto, to eligible for a tax abatement of up...
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Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns

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Wayland Fire Chief James Stoddard submitted his resignation to the City Council at its Monday night meeting. Though he specifically did not give health issues as a reason, he said in his letter, the action was because he was “unable to act fully in his capacity.” Stoddard took over as...
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