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‘Nooses Off’ will be performed Nov. 9-11 at WHS
Wayland High School Theatriks will perform the comedy "Nooses Off" Nov. 9 - 11. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m., Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Adults are $5,…
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Technical difficulties temporarily halt Ranger Rick
Technical difficulties have prevented the publishing of the longtime popular column "Ranger Rick" over the past couple of weeks. Rick changed his e-mail address and somehow hasn't been able to…
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Deadline is July 24 to run in Wayland school election
The deadline for anyone interested in seeking a four-year seat on the Wayland Board of Education is Tuesday, July 24. The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 6. jThe…
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Wayland schools’ retiring staff honored at ceremony
Wayland Union Schools earlier this spring honored retiring staff members (from left) Kathy Lehnertz, secretary, high school guidance, 3.14 years of service; Brenda Kraima, transportation supervisor, 19.95 years;Joyce Steffes, secretary,…
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Capt. Matt Weston named Leighton Firefighter of Year
The Leighton Township Fire Department Saturday night held its annual appreciation dinner and announced this year's winner of the Firefighter of the Year honor, Captain Matt Weston (left). "This award…
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Wayland Middle School singers perform at state choral festival
The Wayland Union Middle School Choir performed at the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Choral Festival May 4 and 5. The students were able to attend as a result…
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Pet Klips raises funds for sheriff’s K-9 program
The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office K-9 program received a check for $1,370 Wednesday from the owners of Pet Klips and Studio H Pet Photography in Wayland. Tonda Genther, owner of…
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Wayland schools win Apple TRIG best practices grant
Wayland Union Middle School has been awarded a TRIG Best Practices Apple Professional Learning Grant that will support the school in its digital learning environment. The grant will provide further…
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Wayland schools earns grant to help at-risk students
Wayland Union Schools was awarded a grant for $40,425 from the Michigan Department of Education to offer academic support to at-risk students in grades K-3. Additional support will come in…
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Hopkins earns Silver rating from U.S. News & World Report
Hopkins High School has been given a Silver rating by U.S. News & World Report, based on data from the 2013-14 academic year/. The magazine's Overview reported, "Hopkins High School…