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Nominations sought for Alumni Hall of Fame
Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the annual Alumni Hall of Fame. Those who wish to nominate a Wayland High School graduate for the honor may submit a form…
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County
(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Jan. 31, 2000 The Globe published a front-page photo of Lisa Kamyszek…
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WAEMS grateful for 5 new computers gift
Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) has been gifted with five brand new computers for each of its ambulance vehicles by Gun Lake Casino Resort. A WAEMS spokesperson said, "Our current…
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Estelle, Pallett run sub-17 minute state cross races
Jack Estelle Both Jack Estelle of Hopkins and Dylan Pallett of Wayland ran sub-17-minute 5K races in the state Division 2 cross-country meet Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Estelle, a…
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Yard signs identify non-partisan political leanings
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Signs in the same yard in the City of Wayland “Sign, sign, everywhere a…
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Celebration of life for Mark Stauffer will be Oct. 27
Mark Edward Stauffer, age 63 of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 17, at home. Mark was born in Grand Rapids to Beverly and Clara Stauffer. He graduated from Sparta High School…
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Services Friday at St. Therese for Kim Hall, 64
Kimberly “Kim” Alan Hall, age 64, of Wayland, died Friday, Oct. 18. Kim enjoyed coaching his kids’ soccer and basketball teams and watching football. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars…
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Funeral Thursday for Frank Malone of Hopkins
Francis “Frank” Carroll Malone of Hopkins died in Grand Rapids Friday, Oct. 19. He was 84. Frank was born to his late parents, Francis Raymond Malone and Frances Caroline (Pease)…
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City officials urging citizens to do early voting
City of Wayland officials are trying to encourage citizens to take advantage of early voting opportunities that will begin Saturday, Oct. 26. It was reported at Monday night’s City Council…
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Five candidates seek 3 open seats on City Council
As has been the political pattern lately, the non-partisan electoral contest for Wayland City Council is lively. Eric Whittredge Tracy Bivins No fewer than five candidates have filed for three…