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Tony Bartell dies after return to hometown Wayland
Anthony (Tony) Bartell, died at his home in Wayland on Monday, Jan. 25. He was 62. Tony was born Jan. 8, 1959, in Grand Rapids, to Thomas and Emelda Bartell.…
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Lady Wildcat bowlers pick up where they left off, 26-4
The Wayland girls' varsity bowling team seemed to pick up where it left off nearly a year ago by posting a 26-4 dual match victory Monday over South Christian in…
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Celebration of Life June 25 for Sharon Couturier, 65
Sharon (Houck) Couturier died Wednesday, Jan. 20. A graduate of Wayland High School, she was 65. Sharon was born on March 1, 1955 to Arthur and Gladys (Slater) Houck in Grand…
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Two WHS students join virtual honors choir event
Two Wayland High School choir students took part in the first Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Virtual State Honors Choir event. Mark Musgrave III and Stephen Harnish, prepared a…
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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 — Jan. 24, 1996 Some homeowners insist there are too many docks on…
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Covid vaccine clinics set for 4 Saturdays in Feb. at WHS
The Allegan County Health Department will coordinate a vaccination clinic by appointment only on the four Saturdays in February at the Auxiliary Gym at Wayland Union High School. The Health…
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Coaches plan to livestream all WHS bowling matches
The O-K Gold Conference has announced there will be no spectators, including parents, at any winter sports contests, except perhaps basketball on a limited basis. Wayland girls' and boys' bowling…
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Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought
Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…
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Area boys’, girls’ basketball games may start Feb. 4
In the wake of the Michigan High School Athletic Association’s announcement this week of extending the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, the winter sports…
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Basketball and wrestling seasons delayed until Feb. 1
The Michigan High School Athletic Association this week extended the pause in “contact” high school sports this winter to Feb. 1, mostly affecting girls’ and boys’ basketball and wrestling. Basketball,…