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Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board

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There was a contingent of virtual “torches and pitchforks” in the parking lot outside the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center before the school board meeting Monday night. A group of between two and three dozen school district parents marched inside the facility together not wearing masks, even though the...
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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 — June 12, 1996 Martin Baby Boomers, circa 1955 Wayland City and Township officials are trying to come up witg a way to better make ends meet financially for Elmwood Cemetery operations and...
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Services will be Saturday for WHS grad Travis Harris

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Travis Wayne Harris, age 39, died unexpectedly June 6, at his home. A graduate of Wayland High School, Travis served his country in the United States Marine Corps with two tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and was then honorably discharged in 2008. He enjoyed fishing, watching sports, especially...
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Legendary community activist retiring as fire chief

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Fire Chief Joe Miller and two of his students. Legendary community activist Joe Miller is retiring from his post as Wayland Fire Chief effective July 6. Miller, who joined the department on Jan. 1, 1972, has served for almost 50 years and succeeded Hugh DeWeerd as chief. He sent his...
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Wayland High School grad earns her master’s degree

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Hannah Wykoski Wayland High School graduate Hannah Wykoski recently completed her internship at Loyola Medical Center in the burn unit. She graduated with her master's degree in social work. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wykoski of Wayland, she has started her career as a foster care case worker.
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Two teachers win 2020 and 2021 Kathy Brenner awards

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Katheryn L. Brenner Wayland Union Schools teachers Ace Hulbert and Katrina Brown have been named 2020 and 2021 recipients, respectively, of the Katheryn Lorraine Brenner Outstanding Teacher Award. Hulbert is a teacher at Wayland Union High School and Brown is a first grade teacher at Baker Elementary. Bob Brenner, previous superintendent...
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WHS ‘Longtime Lunch Lady Louie’ Edwards dies

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Lois “Louie” Elaine Edwards, age 74 of Wayland, died Monday, June 1. Louie retired from Wayland Union High School as “Lunch Lady Louie” after 30 years of service. She was Mrs. Claus in the Christmas Parade for 25 years. Louie was a longtime member of the United Church of Wayland....
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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 — June 5, 1996 Allegan County’s Tiger Broom mower is crunching roadside trees into small splinters to help motorists with visibility, but some neighbors and environmentalists are not happy with nearby damage after...
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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2021

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The top scholars for the Wayland High School Class of 2021 have been announced. Earning Summa Cum Laude (4.0+grade point averages) were: Cassidy Martens of Wayland is the daughter of Marty and Diane Martens. Activities and awards: Key Club (president), Eco Club (founder and president), SADD (vice president), WHS students...
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Hopkins High School’s graduation is held indoors

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Just like Wayland, the Hopkins High School Class of 2021 held its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, but chose to have commencement in the high school gym instead of outdoors with windy, went and  cold weather. Just like Wayland, many expressed their appreciation for having any kind of graduation ceremony in...
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