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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) The 1905 Wayland High School baseball team and coach. 25 Years Ago— May 11, 1998 Two…
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New owners to take over SandBar Restaurant May 11
Kyle and Kenna Graham will be the new owners of the SandBar Restaurant on M-179 in Yankee Springs Township. The restaurant was closed all day Wednesday in preparation for the…
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Martin Township Clerk Denise Dykstra resigns post
Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra Wednesday night resigned her Martin Township Clerk’s position after serving for only six months. She announced to the Martin Township Board, “Because I no longer live…
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Eagle Scout makes benches for E. Elmwood Cemetery
COVER PHOTO: Nick Erlanger and Elmwood Cemetery Supervisor Micah Kuhtic. Wayland High School senior Nick Erlanger, an Eagle Scout with Hopkins Troop #0096, made four benches for East Elmwood…
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Wildcat track teams to be in O-K Gold meet Friday
The Wayland boys’ varsity track team picked up three more dual meet victories Monday, but the girls lost two of three. The boys beat non-league for Fruitport 127-0, Kenowa Hills…
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First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named
John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give…
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Army Bob: An unpopular Biden seeks re-election
by Robert M. Traxler Ken Trans wrote in USA Today, “Ahead of the 2024 election and after formally announcing his re-election bid, President Joe Biden is facing low approval ratings and skepticism about his…
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Wildcats take 2 from South Christian, now 8-0 in Gold
COVER PHOTO: Carli Miklusicak (24) gets a big "atta girl" reception from her teammates after clouting a three-run homer against South Christian. Wayland remains unbeaten this spring in the O-K…
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Hopkins FFA alum is ag teaching award nominee
Samantha Ludlam Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam has been nominated for the National Association of Agricultural Educators for outstanding teacher. Ludlam, who also holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan…
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Wayland’s future featured in Plan Commission moves
Holly McPherson The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council adopt a new master plan and had an extensive discussion about the possibility of a Central Business…