Wayland High School

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

April 8, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 12, 1995 Dick and Rusty Dutkiweicz, who opened Dick's Market in 1955. The baby is current owner Steve Dutkiewicz. An overheated furnace was blamed for a fire that destroyed the Wayland...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

April 1, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — April 5, 1995 A Globe cover photo had a closeup of the members of the Wayland Recreation program’s three-on-three championship team in the 11- to 13-year-old division, including Coleman Lutz, Matt Gilbert,...

Dorr vets eased the pain of a difficult, necessary task

March 26, 2020

Dr. Rachel Stawski Dr. Kayce Koski So many times I have scrolled past sad expressions on Facebook from people who that very day had to put their pet dogs to sleep. They were reporting on a day that I and my family had been dreading for some time. One Wednesday...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 25, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 29, 1995 Dorr School during the 1918-19 academic year. (Photo courtesy of Brandon Halloran) Allegan County Undersheriff Larry Ladenburger has reached the milestone of donating blood for the 80th time. Patricia...

Memorial service planned for later for Louis Harnish

March 23, 2020

Louis A. Harnish, age 92, of Wayland, died Saturday, March 21. A 1945 Wayland High School graduate, he was employed at Kelvinator for more than 40 years. He also served as Dorr Township building inspector for several years. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council #4036...

Yes It’s True: I do feel bad for snakebit Class of 2020

March 22, 2020

Perhaps we should all take a minute to pause and reflect on the tragic year for the Class of 2020 in the United States. Perhaps we should put in a kind and sympathetic word to anyone we know who is a senior this year. Indeed, it has been reported extensively...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 18, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE: The material from the 100 Years Ago section was not available because of a technical error. It will resume next week (Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 22, 1995 Flash back to the northwest corner...

‘Cat frosh sensation makes D-2 all-state bowling team

March 12, 2020

Kadence Bottrall Wayland High School freshman Kadence Bottrall has been named to the first unit of the Division 2 all-state bowling team. Her coach and father, Eric, commented, "I can’t be more proud of her accomplishments this season for Wayland. To carry the highest average of 203 in the very competitive O-K...

WHS Jazz Band earns Division 1 rating at districts

March 12, 2020

The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the Direction of Kelli Smith, is coming home with a superior rating (Division 1) for the sixth year in a row. The ensemble earned the honor at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association District 10 Jazz Festival at Caledonia High School. Students...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 11, 2020

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 15, 1995 The 1973-74 girls' varsity softball team with coach Sharon Nelson. Front (from left) Tammy Carpenter, Gail Niemchick, Gail George, Jackie Heth, & Diane Haywood, Middle: Cheri Ritz, Jan Shoemaker, Jean...

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