Wayland seventh and eighth grade choir members sang Tuesday at Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association State Festival at Jack Miller Auditorium, Hope College. Though they only went for a workshop and were not rated, they qualified to go by receiving a “1” for their performance at MSVMA Regional Festival, and a perfect score in sight […]
Voters approved the Wayland Union School District’s request for renewal of 18 mills for non-homestead properties over the next seven years. The total levy actually is 18.387 mills, with the third of mill added to handle the Headlee rollback over the next seven mills. The Headlee Amendment, passed by voters statewide in 1978, requires government
Inclement weather dominated the scene in West Michigan Tuesday afternoon and evening, as several tornadoes attacked several small communities and Portage south of this area. Allegan County was under a severe weather warning and tornado watch. Damage was widespread, perhaps the worst in southwest Michigan in a long time.
A GoFundMe account has been established for former Wayland resident Jenny Barker Osentoski, whose house has been devastated by recent storms and flooding in Pointe Blank, Texas. A spokesperson sponsoring the fund posted,”Her home and car were severely damaged, and she is currently displaced with no flood insurance to cover the damages. Jenny is staying with
Voters in the Wayland Union School District will be asked to approve the renewal of an 18.387-mill non-homestead tax levy in a special election Tuesday, May 7. The non-homestead millage applies only to commercial and industrial properties and to residents with second homes. Most homeowners will not be be affected. If the millage renewal is
The Gun Lake Protection Association is calling for members and residents to show up at a meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals at the Tyden Center in Hastings Monday, May 13. A GLPA spokesperson said the owner of property on Pickerel Cove, Gun Lake, is applying for a variance for the tiny house erected on
Less than 24 hours after the report of a fatal motorcycle crash in Leighton Township, a GoFundMe post appeared on Facebook that might identify the victim. The post read: “… I am the sister in law of John Curl-Cardosa, who tragically passed in a motorcycle accident on 5/1/2024. John leaves behind so many family and
Dorr Elementary has been selected as a 2023-2024 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School. Awardees demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. A spokesperson said, “This achievement highlights our dedication to creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Join us in celebrating the impact our educators
University of Michigan Health-West will be host for a ribbon cutting ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. for its new Wayland Health Center at 1113 West Superior St. The new center, which reflects a $10.4 million investment in the Wayland community, is more than 75 percent larger than the former office, at 17,300 square feet. This will
