Community Notices

Local shooting suspect arrested, arraigned in court

A 24-year-old Grand Rapids man has been arrested by Wayland Police Department officers and arraigned in Allegan County District Court on charges of illegal discharge of a firearm in the…

Editor November 16, 2020

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Theatriks presentations of shows postponed by Covid

In keeping with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recent order, to keep students, staff, and public safe... the Wayland Theatriks productions of one-act shows "One Stoplight Town"…

Editor November 16, 2020

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Covid crisis keeps getting worse in West Michigan

Allegan, Genesee, Kent and Ottawa counties now are among 25 Michigan counties with an average positivity rate of 15% or higher on Covid-19 tests in the last seven days. Of…

Editor November 16, 2020

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Latest Covid cancellation victim is Christmas parade

The Wayland Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual Christmas parade has had to be canceled this year because of the threat of the Coronavirus. The event was scheduled…

Editor November 16, 2020

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Wayland High School to go all on-line as of Wednesday

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has made a swift announcement in the wake of new epidemic orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health…

Editor November 15, 2020

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New Covid rules call off Martin grid playoff Nov. 21

The Martin High School athletic program received a dose of déjà vu Sunday evening with the announcement of new state restrictions because of Covid-19. The Clippers’ varsity eight-man football team…

Editor November 15, 2020

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WHS Theatriks plans 2 presentations this weekend

The Wayland High School Theatriks group is busy this week, planning a presentation of “Game of Tiaras” at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at…

Editor November 14, 2020

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It’s even worse: County now has 13 deaths from Covid

The news about the Covid-19 virus continues to be grim, Allegan County, though spared the worst ravages until this month, reflects the trend. The Allegan County Health Department Friday, Nov.…

Editor November 13, 2020

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Martin servicemen get a free Veterans Day breakfast

Veterans Day in Martin got off to a good start with a free breakfast offered by the Martin Lions Club at the Big Rock Music Barn. Lloyd and Deb Foster…

Editor November 11, 2020

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Health Dept. warns that Covid-19 cases increasing

The Allegan County Health Department has reported another death due to Covid-19 within county borders, bringing the total to nine since the pandemic began last March. The number of deaths…

Editor November 10, 2020