Community Notices

Bunker Hill restaurant to close on May 14

Bunker Hill restaurant, a longtime fixture at the corner of 30th Street and 142nd Avenue will close its doors next Wednesday because the owners are retiring. Word on the street…

Editor May 7, 2025

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WHS Class of ’25 top students honored

Summa Cum Laude Shown at left are students in Wayland High School’s Class of 2025 who earned magna cum laude honors for grade point averages of 3.8 and 3.9. Summa…

Editor May 6, 2025

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Dodge Ram sought in hit-and-run crash

The Allegan County Sheriff's Department is looking for a Dodge Ram truck that struck a local woman's car in a traffic crash in front of McDonald's in Wayland Sunday and…

Editor May 5, 2025

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GoFundMe to help liver cancer victim with surgery costs

Betty Berg of Wayland has had to resort to a GoFundMe campaign to help fund her upcoming surgery for Stage 4 liver cancer. She was told in February 2024 she…

Editor May 2, 2025

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WHS is host for ‘job fair’ for grades 10-12

(Photos courtesy of Olivia Stein) Wayland Union High School was host for a job fair for current 10th through 12th grade students Wednesday, April 30, in the high school auxiliary…

Editor April 30, 2025

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Hopkins band wins top ratings in state event

The Hopkins High School Band was awarded first division ratings from all three adjudicators at the State Band Festival April 23 in class C competition. This is the 14th year…

Editor April 30, 2025

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High winds make fire danger even worse

High winds continue area fire danger warnings. The Leighton Township Fire Department today issued this statement: "We are still in a red flag area as 'very high' fire danger in…

Editor April 29, 2025

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WHS grad a legislative staffer in Mich. Senate

Dahlia Terry, eldest daughter of Jesse and Patricia Terry of Wayland, has been selected to work as a member of the legislative staff for the Michigan Senate. A graduate of…

Editor April 28, 2025

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Wayland Farmers Market season opens

The Wayland Farmers Market opened for the 2025 season Saturday morning to cool, but pleasant weather. Market Manager Angeline Latondress said the booths will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays from…

Editor April 26, 2025

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Traffic incidents keep rescue personnel busy

Multiple traffic accidents on the U.S. 131 expressway on the northbound and southbound lanes near Plainwell and Martin caused vehicles to slow to a stand still Friday. Martin Fire and…

Editor April 26, 2025