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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…

Editor October 21, 2024

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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…

Editor October 21, 2024

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3 layer Pumpkin Coffee Cake, in time for the season

by Kathy Hamman Miller Layer 1 - Coffee Cake Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1…

Editor October 20, 2024

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Mass of Christian burial Oct. 28 for Father Don Weber

Rev. Donald Edward Weber, age 92, died Friday, Oct. 18. Father Don was born Jan.26, 1932, and was raised in Salem Township.He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in New Salem,…

Editor October 19, 2024

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Hopkins student’s artwork attracts national attention

Hopkins Middle School student Lylah Janowsky's artwork has been chosen for national publication. Her entry will be featured in the hardcover book "Celebrating Art," which features the best student artwork…

Editor October 15, 2024

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Middle school changes earn board’s praise

Rachel Simak Asst. Principal Andrew Augustin The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening got a first-hand look at changes for the middle school this fall, some as a result of…

Editor October 14, 2024

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Support Pro-Life Elizabeth Peterson for Circuit Judge

To the editor: Elizabeth Peterson Please join us in voting on Nov. 5 for Elizabeth Peterson for 48th Circuit Court Judge for all of Allegan County. Elizabeth is the only…

Editor October 14, 2024

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Leighton Fire Dept. struggles to keep up with demand

To the editor: As we wrap up the third quarter of 2024, the Leighton Township Fire Department again has seen a spike in emergency incidents due to rapid growth in…

Editor October 9, 2024

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WHS marching band earns best rating at festival

The Wayland High School marching band earned a Division 1 (excellent) rating Tuesday evening. The local ensemble, under the direction of Kelly Tilley Smith, and Martin's band, led by director…

Editor October 9, 2024

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Martin girls, WHS guys 2nd in Wayland Invite

Sophomore Veyda Conley did not manage to run a 5K race in less than 20 minutes again, but she still finished third Tuesday in the Wayland Invitational. Conley crossed the…

Editor October 8, 2024