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Three WHS seniors earn Biliteracy seal

COVER PHOTO: Miguel Garcia Rafiki Wayland Union Schools last year had a graduating senior earn the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy,but this year there are three! The Seal of Biliteracy represents…

Editor May 3, 2025

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WHS honors choir takes part in solo-ensemble festival

The Wayland Union High School honors choir participated in State Solo and Ensemble April 25 and 26 at Allendale High School. The ensemble received a rating of 2, with an…

Editor May 3, 2025

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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 — May 1, 2000 The culvert at the bridge on 138th Avenue in…

Editor May 3, 2025

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WHS grad finishes 3rd in college track meet

Wayland High School graduate Breanna Hyde was a fair country hurdler, high jumper and long jumper during her prep career as a Wildcat. Hyde is still getting it done at…

Editor May 1, 2025

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Watson Super agrees local housing in crisis

Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis confirmed what a lot of people are talking about lately. Allegan County is in crisis because of the lack of affordable housing. Travis told his…

Editor May 1, 2025

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Army Bob: Fair trade a global economy need

by Robert M. Traxler President Donald Trump has spoken out loud a fact that has been known for decades (1993), but not spoken. The European Union (EU) was founded to…

Editor May 1, 2025

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Wildcats keep on rolling in sweep of TK

Neither Harmony Laker (left) nor Madi Ludema allowed a single run in the twin bill sweep of Thornapple Kellogg. Since Cheri Ritz began coaching Wayland softball more than 25 years…

Editor April 30, 2025

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‘Bygone Days’ to be delayed until Saturday

The weekly "Bygone Days" feature will be delayed until Saturday because of an administrative error. The historical library in downtown Dorr inadvertently was closed Wednesday afternoon, the usual time Townbroadcast…

Editor April 30, 2025

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Public safety exercise set at Hopkins High

Local first responders Wednesday afternoon will be simulating a crash behind Hopkins High School. THIS IS JUST A SIMULATION! The purpose of this event is to educate Hopkins High School…

Editor April 30, 2025

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Buell shines again in Martin twin bill split

Haylen Buell homered and pitched with efficiency to help Martin’s baseball team split a doubleheader Tuesday against Saugatuck. Buell’s home run to center, a three-run shot gave Martin a 6-1…

Editor April 30, 2025