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Wildcats get off to fast start in tennis with 8-0 victory

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The Wayland High School boys' tennis team came out the gate fast for the start of the 2021 season by blanking Otsego in their home opener Monday night. Coach Ben Adams said, "The victory did not come without challenges, however, as three matches had to go to third set tie-breakers to...
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Lady Wildcat alum now an outfielder at Ripon (Wisc.)

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Ally Longstreet, a 2019 Wayland High School graduate and all-conference outfielder for the Lady Wildcats' softball team, now listed as a returning junior outfielder for Ripon (Wisc.) College, an NCAA Division III school.
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Presley Hudson named assistant CMU hoops coach

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Wayland High School graduate Presley Hudson has been elevated to assistant women's basketball coach at Central Michigan University. Hudson, who owns CMU records for career and individual game scoring scoring, assists and free throw percentage, helped the Chippewas go as far as regionals in the NCAA post-season tournament, beating Big...
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‘Return to Learn’ festivities begin school year with fun

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Wayland Union Schools' "Return to Learn" celebration at the high school parking lot Monday evening was hailed as a success, drawing good-sized crowds of people. Featured were food folks and fun, including carnival style rides, food booths and even a dunk tank with local dignitaries such as Superintendent Dr. Christina...
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Yes It’s True: Memories of Croton come flooding back

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“I took a little trip to my home town, I only stopped just to look around.” — Paul Anka, 1960 The mighty and majestic Croton Dam The sad and shocking recent death of Peggy Feist Wells prompted a series of events that have led me to pen a nostalgic column...
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WHS grad wins golfing All-America Scholar honors

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Wayland High School graduate Rory Myers has been recognized  as a Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches of America. Myers, a sophomore business administration major at Spring Arbor University, earned 3.49 grade point average and led the team this past season with a 76.2 stroke average. He recorded eight top-10...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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25 Years Ago — Aug. 5, 1996 Martin Mansion. Animal welfare advocates argue the Allegan County Animal Shelter has needlessly killed dogs and cats during a parvo virus outbreak. Shelter officials claim they are trying to protect the public’s safety. Dennis Reno, age 53, son of longtime mayor Phill Reno,...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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— With special thanks to faithful typist Coleen W. Young. (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — July 20, 1996 State Rep. Paul Hillegonds surprised his GOP Colleagues by endorsing a candidate for the GOP primary  to succeed him...
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Wayland athletic director is leaving for another job

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Matthew Moffett This update will provide an update to questions I have received via email and/or at recent board meetings regarding current news topics and our return to school plans. Our WUHS Athletic Director/Assistant Principal Matt Moffett has accepted a position closer to his home. We wish Mr. Moffett the...
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Memorial celebration for Jose Blanco will be Sunday

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  EDITOR'S NOTE: This story orginally and incorrectly reported the memorial party was to be held Saturday afternoon. It will be Sunday afternoon instead.   A memorial service for Jose Blanco will be held starting at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Vann's Valley Event Center (formerly Hidden Valley...
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