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Wildcats take Holland tourney for 5-victory week
Peyton Moore picked up the win on the mound vs. Holland. The Wayland High School baseball team came up with two more victories too cap off a successful week on…
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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a compilation of Wayland High School seniors who have earned Summa Cum Laude (with the highest distinction) academic honors at upcoming commencement. There are no…
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Wildcats sweep 3-game series with Catholic Central
The Wayland High School baseball team this past week swept three games against O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids Catholic Central to bring its league record to 8-7, 14-10 overall.…
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Honor student, WHS grad Abby Helrigel dies at age 23
Victoria “Abby” Abigail Helrigel, age 23, died at home Tuesday, May 16, following a two-year battle with brain cancer. Abby’s smile, humor, and beautiful outlook remained unwavering as she bravely…
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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) 25 Years Ago— May 18, 1998 A public hearing is planned for Wednesday to gather Wayland…
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Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored
Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left)…
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Wayland NHS members elect officers for next year
Members of the National Society chapter at Wayland High School held their final breakfast of the academic year Friday. Thirty-six seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication toward…
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Celebration of life will be Thursday for Ed Straub
Edward James Straub, 49, of Wayland died in his sleep Friday, May 12, from natural causes. Ed was born to Eugene Robert “Bob” and Deborah (Oglesbee) Straub on May 2,…
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WHS senior Macie Lenhart named Thespian of Year
Wayland High School senior Macie Lenhart, shown here with her teacher-advisor Becky Black and Fine Arts Center Director Chris Teller, has been selected Thespian of the Year for the theater…
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Politicians won’t, nor are they able to solve problems
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "But there's nothing you and I can do You and I are only two…