Community Notices

WHS debate team ranked among top 25 in the state

The Wayland Union High School debate team has experienced a truly unique season adjusting to a 100% virtual competitive season. The Wayland debaters finished among the top 25 teams in…

Editor December 14, 2020

Community Notices

Man gets year in jail in WHS grad’s shooting death

John Jacob Spangenberg, 24, of Kalamazoo, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter last month and was sentenced Monday to one year in jail for accidentally shooting and killing Wayland High School…

Editor December 14, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Tribe continues with charitable donations

The Gun Lake Tribe has announced it has donated $14,339.42 to the Community Action Agency of Allegan County, and Hopkins Public Schools has reported it received $25,000 to help with…

Editor December 14, 2020

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Area emergency personnel rescue injured trail user

An injured person on a trail in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area was rescued Sunday by personnel from the Wayland/Yankee Springs Fire Departments and Wayland Area Emergency Services. Firefighters and…

Editor December 13, 2020

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Local youth undergoes serious brain surgery in GR

A Go Fund Me campaign has been started for Bryce (Bruce) Permoda, son of Patrick and Patty Permoda. A family member reported Bryce was very lethargic and a decision was…

Editor December 12, 2020

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Covid deaths now 43, but curve may be flattening

The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported there have been 43 deaths attributed to the Covid-19 virus since the pandemic began last March. The death toll last September was only…

Editor December 11, 2020

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Two victims in 3 fatal U.S.-131 crashes identified

Two victims in the series of fatal crashes Thursday on U.S.-131 have been identified. It was reported erroneously earlier that three had died. Capt. Scott Matice of the Allegan County…

Editor December 11, 2020

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Internet ransom scam warnings posted in area

Area families are being warned about an Internet ransom scam targeting teens in Allegan County and in surrounding districts. Dr. Christina Hinds, superintendent of the Wayland Union Schools, said in…

Editor December 11, 2020

Community Notices

Two people killed in 3 U.S.-131 freeway crashes

Three traffic crashes on the U.S.-131 expressway Thursday claimed the lives of two people and shut down the freeway between the Martin (No. 55) and Bradley (No. 61) exits. Allegan…

Editor December 10, 2020

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Two Theatriks Fine Arts performances postponed indefinitely

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 December 8, 2020