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Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be…

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins Junior High FFA team qualifies for regionals

The Hopkins Junior High conduct of meeting team members came in first place in the FFA districts Wednesday and now are headed to regionals in two weeks (Feb. 7) at…

Editor January 24, 2024

Features

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. 25, 1999 Goble Messer, a Wayland Township resident, has threatened to…

Editor January 24, 2024

Features

Each Wayland school board member receives a book

January is School Board Recognition Month, and to honor Wayland school board members, a book was presented to each of them during the board meeting Monday, Jan. 22. These dedicated…

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Dollar General roof collapses, makes mess

The roof above the Dollar General store in downtown Wayland collapsed late Tuesday night under the strain of excess snow and ice in recent storms. Crews were on the scene…

Editor January 24, 2024

Obituaries

Ben Vezzetti’s funeral is Monday here, Feb. 17 in UP

Benjamin Joseph Vezzetti, age 82 of Wayland, died Friday morning, Jan. 19. He was born Oct. 1, 1941, in Ontonagon, MI, the son of Egedio A. and Margaret G. (O’Connell)…

Editor January 24, 2024

Sports

WHS grad breaks Grace College record in long jump

Breanna Hyde, 2023 graduate of Wayland High School, set the Grace College (Ind.) school record in the long jump Saturday, Jan. 13 at the 24 West 5 Event Challenge indoor…

Editor January 23, 2024

Community Notices

WHS Alumni Hall of Fame nominees deadline March 1

Wayland Union Schools is seeking input for the 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by filling out the Google Form. Deadline for submitting nominations is at 2:30 p.m. March 1.…

Editor January 23, 2024

Obituaries

Services set at Byron Center church for Daniel Calkins

Daniel Calkins, age 72, of Wayland, died Saturday, Jan. 20. Dan loved spending time with friends, golfing, camping and racing, but most important, spending time with family. He is survived…

Editor January 23, 2024