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Arena’s Pizza in Martin closed due to burst pipes

March 26, 2019

by Austin Marsman The Martin location of Arena's Pizza will be closed for a third consecutive night Tuesday because of the discovery of burst pipes. A post on the restaurant's Facebook page by owner Peter Arena said, "We are investigating a water leak under the building due to pipes bursting throughout the...

Ranger Rick: President Trump deserves an apology

March 26, 2019

Contrary to what I told my friend Army Bob what my subject would be for this edition, the weekend news has changed my subject matter. To you folks who hoped the Mueller Report would convict President Trump and others on the campaign and in the White House and show that...

Statewide tornado drill will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday

March 26, 2019

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division will conduct a Statewide Tornado Drill at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27. Allegan County Emergency Management applauds this effort and encourages everyone to participate in this drill as availability permits. Allegan County will not be activating its All-Hazards Outdoor Warning Systems, and instead will follow its monthly...

Wayland BP gas station now under new ownership

March 26, 2019

Wayland BP gas station's previous owners, Tom and Pam Damveld, and MaryJo Damveld (spouse of the recently deceased Mike Damveld) have retired after many years. The business was acquired last Friday by Jeff and Susan Wiegers of Moline. Jeff comes with more than 30 years in the auto business, and...

WHS Student Council wins 3 awards at conference

March 25, 2019

Twenty-one Wayland High School Student Council members attended the MASC/MAHS State Conference Saturday at the Amway in Grand Rapids. The Wayland Student Council won three awards: Award of Excellence Exceptional Service Project Star School Award Taking Individual Awards: Hannah Henney won the Unsung Hero Award. Kayley Bodenberg was a Student of...

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Wayland Middle School addition causes changes

March 25, 2019

Finance Director Pat Velie speaks to the Wayland Board of Education at Monday night's work session. At right is Director of Instruction Teresa Fulk. The addition to Wayland Middle School is prompting budget adjustments, even before the adoption of a new fiscal year 2019-20 budget next June. Finance Director Pat...

Memorial service will be April 10 for Leona Berens

March 25, 2019

Leona Berens, age 82, of Burnips died Wednesday, March 20. Leona attended Burnips United Methodist Church. She retired from Sunrise Acres Egg Farm. She is survived by her siblings Laurene Boyles, Wilma Smith, Lorne Berens, Arlene Taylor, Una Miller, Treasure Berens and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will...

Memorial service Thursday for Carolyn Hubbert Blain

March 25, 2019

Carolyn (Hubbert) Blain age 61, died Sunday, March 24. Carolyn loved her family, enjoyed bird-watching, spoiling her grandchildren and spending time with her children. She had a larger than life sense of humor, and an honest and pure heart. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Timothy Blain;...

Wayland’s last day of school may be moved to June 14

March 25, 2019

The Wayland Union School District had 14 "snow days" during the winter of 2018-19 and it is more than possible an extra five days will be added to the school calendar. Superintendent Norman Taylor today sent a letter to district parents noting the last day of school this year was...

Hopkins Fire Dept. warns grass fire season looms

March 24, 2019

The Hopkins Area Faire Department reminds area residents that as the land dries out in the next several weeks, the prospects of grass fires increase. "Please be mindful of burning," a spokesman said. "If you're putting on a controlled burn, we ask you remain on the scene and only leave...

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