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To the Lady Wildcat bowl champions go the spoils
Wayland High School girls' varsity bowling coach Eric Bottrall this week decided to get his Lady Wildcats a limousine and a fancy dinner as a treat for winning the O-K…
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Martin, Wayland advance to district hoops finals
Mady Weber (22) looks for a shooting opportunity over the Holland Christian zone defense. The Martin and Wayland girls' basketball squads will be playing Friday evening in their respective district…
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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) Members of the Wayland High School Home Economics Club in the late 1930s. 25 Years Ago…
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Wayland Middle School band wins Division 1 rating
The Wayland Middle School band earned a Division 1 rating Tuesday from the judges at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival at Lakewood High School. The ensemble…
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Hopkins finishes regular season with upset victory
The Hopkins boys’ basketball team ended its regular season on a high note Tuesday with an impressive 51-34 victory over Kent City. The visiting Eagles, who in years gone by…
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Martin High School band earns Division 1 rating
Director Noah Miller For the first time in 15 years, the Martin High School Band has earned an overall Division One, Superior Rating. Director Npoah Miller said, "These students worked…
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When the other side of the world feels like next door
by Denise Dykstra “How is writing about war going to have anything to do with joy, Mama?” my 17-year-old son asked me as I tried to type out this post.…
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Wayland Supt. resigns to take position at Northview
Dr. Christina Hinds Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds announced her resignation, effective June 30, 2022 to the Wayland Union Schools staff and community today. Dr. Hinds has served…
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Wildcats lose to Kenowa Hills 75-45 in makeup
The Wayland boys' varsity basketball team lost 75-45 in a makeup game Monday night. The loss dropped the Wildcats' overall season record to 4-15. Kenowa is 10-8. Meanwhile, the Wayland…
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Ramblin’ Road: How long can we travel in old trailer?
Phyllis McCrossin One of the things that one has to consider when living a nomadic lifestyle is finding a place to stay long-term. We have our summer months covered thanks…