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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 186
25 Years Ago — Oct. 10, 1990 The Globe ran a feature story about the Venerable Thich Tinh Tu and the Buddhist Temple in Bradley. The Fourth Friday student count…
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Wayland City Manager Mike Selden leaving to take MTA post
Wayland City Manager Mike Selden has announced he is leaving next month to become director of member information for the Michigan Townships Association in Lansing. Selden, who has been at…
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Wildcat volleyball just misses upset of Gold leader South Christian
The Wayland varsity volleyball team split two matches in a double dual Tuesday at Middleville Thornapple Kellogg High School. The Lady Wildcats beat Ottawa Hills and lost to South Christian,"…
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O-K Gold Conference may lose Hastings to be pared to 6 schools
The O-K Gold Conference may be losing Hastings in its lineup, beginning with the 2016-17 academic-athletic year. Hastings this week was announced as the top preference for admission into the…
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Ranger Rick: A story about cancer patient and man’s best friend
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole” — Roger Caras “He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his…
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Expert baton twirler Michelle Bailey of Wayland passes at 60
Michelle Lee Bailey (Mikesell), born July 20, 1955, age 60, of Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 1. Michelle lived through her ballet and baton twirling. She was a teacher and performer.…
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Dani Hiar, 1991 WHS graduate, earns her doctorate at CMU
Dani Hiar, a 1991 graduate of Wayland High School, essentially has completed requirements for earning her doctorate in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. Hiar said, “I successfully defended my…
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CDXX Boutique pot exchange lives to fight another day in Martin
The CDXX Boutique in downtown Shelbyville will remain open, at least for now. The medical marijuana exchange location and head shop received a surprising reprieve from the Martin Township Planning…
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Wayland elementary teachers attend Van Andel science academy
Several Wayland Union Schools elementary teachers took part in the Van Andel Education Institute’s Science Academy last week in Grand Rapids where they learned inquiry-based instructional techniques. They are expected…
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WHS marching band earns 3rd place at Hastings Invitational
The Wayland High School marching band took third place in a band competition Saturday, Oct. 3, at the 24th annual Hastings Marching Invitational. There were 27 bands that performed from…