Wayland High School

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

August 15, 2018

(Taken from the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Aug. 18, 1993 U.S. Senator Carl Levin was in town to talk about a three-mile strip of the Hall Lake Nature Trail that may become part of the North Country Natural Scenic...

Student-run spirit store to open at old WHS cafeteria

August 14, 2018

Wayland High School students will operate a new spirit store, with a grand opening scheduled during the high school’s open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. The store is located in the common space that previously was the cafeteria near the main gym. Kim Moore, business teacher,...

Funeral mass Friday at St. Therese for Gary Belka

August 13, 2018

Gary Belka, a 1963 graduate of Wayland High School, died of cancer this morning at his home near the corner of Church and West Superior streets. He was 73. Belka worked as produce manager for Harding's Market in Wayland before taking a job with General Motors. He is survived by...

Retro Room co-owner to challenge Bala for mayor

August 13, 2018

Brian Sweebe Brian Sweebe, co-owner of the Retro Room and a member of the Main Street Downtown Development Authority, will challenge Wayland Mayor Tim Bala in the Nov. 6 election. Sweebe opened the Retro Room at the corner of North Main and West Superior Street downtown two years ago. He...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

August 1, 2018

25 Years Ago — Aug. 4, 1993 The Monterey Township Board, in a special meeting, voted to reject the tentative contract for a new inter-local fire department for it, Watson and Hopkins townships. The biggest stumbling block, as usual, was financial, as Monterey offered to pay $3,000 per year, but...

Bygone Days: A look back at the history of NE Allegan County

July 25, 2018

25 Years Ago — July 28, 1993 Julie DeBoer was abruptly terminated as director of the Allegan County Emergency 911 program by the Board of Commissioners. She received about $25,000 in severance compensation. Board Chairman David Babbitt would not say why she was ousted, but inside sources said officials were...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

July 18, 2018

25 Years Ago — July 21, 1993 An Aug. 3 referendum in a special election Aug. 3 will decide whether Ray and Norma Brenner can continue a gravel mining operation at their property on 10th Street in Martin Township. C-D’s Quik Mart had gasoline pumps installed at in front of...

Local chalk artist and friends paint mural downtown

July 15, 2018

In preparation for Wayland's celebration of its 150 years as an incorporated muncipality, Wayland High School graduate Tess Marhofer, formerly known as the gifted chalk artist Tess Tobolic, directed a small of group of painters of this mural next to the Wayland Hotel on West Superiod Street. "What an incredible...

Yes It Is, It’s True: I choose Benac to challenge Upton

July 14, 2018

David Benac Not long ago, I watched a video of Congressman Fred Upton chairing a committee meeting in Washington D.C. Members were voting on a contentious issue, but Upton called for a voice vote in which it was obvious the numbers of yeas and nays were close. Regardless, Upton banged...

Service Tuesday for accident victim Lucas Miner, 30

July 13, 2018

Lucas Miner, age 30, died Thursday, July 12, as a result of a tragic car accident. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Dennis and Roxanna Miner; siblings, Matthew (Amanda) Miner, Joshua Miner; nephew, Brayden Miner; niece Makayla along with many family members and friends. Luke graduated from Wayland...

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