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WHS Theater group plans next production for Nov. 3-5

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The King of Naples, Alonso and his son, Ferdinand, wander deeper and deeper through the mist of this mysterious island… Come see them in action in the Wayland High School Theatricks' rendition of "The Tempest!" The shows are planned for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov....
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) The Hopkins Fire Department secured this new fire truck in 1963. This was a high pressure truck with 500 gallons purchased new on Oct. 24, 1962, for $13,519.95. 25 Years Ago — Oct. 13, 1997 Dorr...
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WHS marching band earns ‘I’ at MHSBOA festival

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The Wayland High School marching band earned the highest possible Division 1 rating Tuesday night at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association marching band festival at East Kentwood High School. The band, directed by Kelli Tilley Smith, was competing in Division 2. Because of the rain, the ensemble...
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Bowling champ Sid Urben still knocking ’em down

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Just in case you might believe Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has completed her collegiate bowling career, she's not done yet. Urben, who won the Michigan State Championship in 2018 as a Wildcat, bowled for Mount Mercy (Iowa) University and now is a member of the Delaware State University...
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Ex-Wildcat star leads golf team at Kalamazoo College

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Wayland High School graduate and Kalamazoo College sophomore Tyler Omness of the men's golf team has been named the SAAC Men's Hornet of the Week.The Hornets competed last week in the first two MIAA Jamborees of the season. In the first jamboree at the Wuskowhan Players Club, Kalamazoo finished the day with a...
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Education Foundation helps buy 2 band devices

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Kelli Tilley Smith Wayland High School band director Kelli Tilley Smith this morning announced that the Wayland Union Education Foundation awarded the music program $3,610 as a match from band members and parents to buy new instruments for the ensemble for performances. The money will be used to purchase a...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 6, 1997 Bill's Village Auto Repair in Hopkins Dawn Losinger of Leighton Township played a major role in the apprehension of two burglars after a high-speed chase and using a cell...
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Wildcat tennis team misses 3rd in Gold by just 2 points

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The Wayland High School varsity boys' tennis team earned fourth place in the O-K Gold Tournament Saturday! The Wildcats beat out Middleville Thornapple Kellogg, Kenowa Hills, Cedar Springs and Ottawa Hills in a grueling, three-match day, missing third place by only two points. "This was a great warm-up tournament, as...
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Former Wildcat basketball star Chris Gruver dies at 49

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Word has been received of the death Friday of 1991 Wayland High School graduate Christine Gruver. She was 49. Well known in her high school days as an excellent basketball player, Gruver was stricken with a sudden serious heart issue and collapsed at a Gus Macker hoops tournament in the...
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Former WHS coach, teacher John Vargo dies in Florida

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Word has been received of the death in Florida of John Vargo, former teacher and golf and basketball coach at Wayland High School. Vargo came to Wayland during the 1973-74 academic year from Cassopolis. He coached the varsity basketball team to one of its better seasons, with a 16-6 overall...
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