Community Notices

Dahlia City Dogs closing after 26 years in business

Carla French Dahlia City Dogs is closing up shop after 26 years in the dog grooming business. Owner-operator Carla French made the announcement today on Facebook: "Wayland and surrounding communities,…

Editor June 10, 2024

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Wayland Summerfest celebration gets under way Friday

The annual Wayland Summerfest celebration this year will be held downtown Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 7, 8 and 9. “We have some new items, improved activities and we’re bringing…

Editor June 4, 2024

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Thompsons take over Open Road Brewery downtown

Gordon and Jen Thompson are the new owners of the Open Road Brewery in downtown Wayland. The couple are taking over for Bruce Patrick, who has retired. “I’m incredibly excited…

Editor May 31, 2024

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Martin Resource Center will be closed this Saturday

The Martin Resource Center free food wagon will not be open this Saturday on the south end of the village on 10th Street, but will resume operations on Tuesday. The…

Editor May 30, 2024

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Road Commission projects continue in Dorr Twp.

The Allegan County Road Commission has announced that chip seal projects on 12th Street from 124th to 128th Avenue and on 144th Avenue east and west of 18th Street in…

Editor May 29, 2024

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Wayland City Manager expected to take Zeeland post

Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston, who only last week withdrew as a finalist for the village manager’s post at Saugatuck, will be offered a similar job at Zeeland Township Wednesday,…

Editor May 28, 2024

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Fire Chief Jim Stoddard moved to Mary Free Bed

Chief Jim Stoddard Wayland Fire Chief Jim Stoddard continues to make progress in his recovery from a heart attack almost a month ago. The Wayland Fire Department today on Facebook…

Editor May 27, 2024

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Home gun safety campaign joins Memorial Day parade

Members of the United Church of Wayland and local friends joined the annual Wayland Memorial Day parade Monday morning to call attention to a campaign encouraging residents' safe storage of…

Editor May 27, 2024

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Unusual ‘gustnado’ reported to have visited Gun Lake

WOOD-TV Channel 8 meteorologist Ellen Bacca reported the presence of a “gustnado” Sunday even over Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township. She said the gustnado formed along the leading edge…

Editor May 27, 2024

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Memorial Day ceremonies overcome steady drizzle

A steady drizzle greeted those who attended Memorial Day ceremonies, but the observances prevailed. Shown above is the dreary weather in downtown Hopkins, where the local chapter of the FFA…

Editor May 27, 2024