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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

November 28, 2018

(Taken fro0m the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Dec. 1, 1993 Gov. John Engler’s survey of Michigan schools was not well received by officials from schools in the Allegan County Intermediate School District. The study showed the state pays school...

Kicker McKenna Bruin to join Muskegon soccer team

November 28, 2018

McKenna Bruin, perhaps best known to many local sports enthusiasts as the placekicker for the Wayland High School varsity football team, has signed her letter intent to play women's soccer next year for Muskegon Community College. She is shown here with her anticipated Jayhawks' coach, Jeff Lehman. (Cover photo submitted....

Lacey James scoring in double figures at N. Illinois

November 26, 2018

Lacey James while he was a Wildcat standout. Lacey James, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, is averaging 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Northern Illinois University basketball team this season. The Huskies, who play in the Mid-American Conference along with Western and Central Michigan, defeated...

Presley Hudson, CMU win Cavalier tourney trophy

November 25, 2018

Presley Hudson, shown in action here during CMU's only loss this season, to South Dakota State. The Central Michigan University women's basketball team won the Cavalier Classic Tournament over the Thanksgiving weekend at the University of Virginia. The Chippewas, now 5-1 for the season, defeated host Virginia, an NCAA tournament...

Service will be Saturday for WHS grad Chuck Gardner

November 19, 2018

Charles Henry Gardner, age 69, a 1967 graduate of Wayland High School, died Sunday, Nov. 18. Chuck served his country in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Bill) Wilhoit, grandchildren, Megan and Bill, Jr.; his mother, Esther Scherer; brothers and sisters, Bob (Theresa) Scherer, Judy...

Presley Hudson owns CMU assists, 3s career records

November 18, 2018

Presley Hudson, with CMU coach Sue Gueverra and her parents. Presley Hudson, a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, was honored Saturday for becoming central Michigan University's all-time leader in assists and three-point field goals. She was acclaimed in a ceremony before the Chippewas defeated Western Kentucky 108-90, a contest...

Local free food truck visit seems popular this month

November 17, 2018

The monthly free food truck served more than 300 people, more than a third of them children, Friday at the United Church of Wayland. Local organizers reported that the Feeding America truck ran out of food in a little more than an hour. The truck makes its appearance with a...

WHS to have 3 new varsity coaches for spring sports

November 16, 2018

Morgan Lee Wayland High School will have new girls' varsity soccer and girls' varsity tennis coached next spring, as well as new baseball coach Mike Huberty (see earlier story). Morgan Lee will guide the girls' soccer team, succeeding Ben Sleeman. She is a fifth grade teacher at Pine Street Elementary. She...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

November 14, 2018

25 Years Ago — Nov. 17, 1993 Gary DeKoekkoek has resigned his post as building inspector at Martin Township because of time constraints. He had served for almost five years. Yankee Springs Township terminated its long-standing practice of not renting out the township hall for Halloween and Christmas parties, but...

Miklusicak makes 2nd unit of all-MIAA football team

November 13, 2018

Mike Miklusicak Mike Miklusicak, a 2014 graduate of Wayland High School, has been named to the second unit of the all-MIAA football team. Miklusicak returned from a knee injury that sidelined him during the 2017 season to record 104 carries for 643 yards and five touchdowns during MIAA play. "A...

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