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WHS will be host for marching band festival Tuesday

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.…

Editor October 2, 2024

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Private graveside service set for Dorr infant

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,…

Editor September 29, 2024

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Wildcats win homecoming; Martin rolls to 5-0

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

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Dorr Twp. may re-examine local yard sales ordinance

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…

Editor September 27, 2024

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Army Bob: What’ll it be, socialism or capitalism?

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…

Editor September 26, 2024

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Wayland Supt. asks for parents’, students’ cooperation

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…

Editor September 20, 2024

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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 — Sept. 20, 1999 After more than several months of haggling, the Yankee…

Editor September 18, 2024

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Wildcats lose to Northview; but beat ex-teammate

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…

Editor September 17, 2024

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City approves industrial development district for odd site

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…

Editor September 16, 2024

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Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Chief Jim Stoddard resigns

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…

Editor September 16, 2024