School Board – Page 15

Wayland activist, school principal Bill Mauchmar dies

William Mauchmar, educator, administrator, community servant and patriarch of a well-known athletic local family, died Friday, May 7. He was 88. Born Sept. 26, 1932, he was longtime member of…

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Editor May 8, 2021

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, 1996 A 13-year-old lad who said he deliberately planted two…

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Editor April 28, 2021

Wayland Schools hanging in there during Covid crisis

Wayland Schools hanging in there during Covid crisis

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie told members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night there will be financial challenges ahead, but thus far the local district…

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Editor April 26, 2021

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 — April 24, 1996 The Globe published a dramatic front-page photo by Terry…

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Editor April 21, 2021

It’s back to hybrid model for WHS rest of school year

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story incorrectly reported Jen Carlon spoke at this meeting. She has reached out to indicate she was not present at the meeting and did not speak. It’s…

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Editor April 19, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland High School’s classes Monday are virtual

Because of a recent increase in positive cases of the Covid-19 virus, Wayland Union High School will move to a day of remote instruction Monday, April 19. All other schools…

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Editor April 18, 2021

Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance

Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Piston Scouts…

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Editor April 13, 2021

It’s back to school Monday for Wayland and Hopkins

Wayland and Hopkins High School students will be back in the classrooms Monday after spring break, despite a request from state officials to go to remote learning because of a…

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Editor April 10, 2021

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 — April 10, 1996 The Pinned Pratt Pony truss bridge in Hopkins Township…

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Editor April 7, 2021

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 — March 27, 1996 Hopkins’ memorable and unusual basketball season was concluded in…

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Editor March 24, 2021