Community Notices

All Martin schools now are shutting down until Jan. 4

Martin Public Schools have shut down entirely until Monday, Jan. 4, according to an announcement today by Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone. The superintendent said today, “Due to the number of staff…

Editor December 16, 2020

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Middleville man dies in car-truck traffic crash

UPDATE: It was reported Thursday that blinking traffic lights have been installed at the intersection. Troopers with the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police said they don't know why…

Editor December 16, 2020

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Semi rolls over on U.S.-131; one killed in traffic crash

A semi-trailer left the U.S.-131 expressway and rolled over just north of the Dorr exit Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and causing traffic shutdowns between the Dorr and 100th Street…

Editor December 15, 2020

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Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll climbs to 46

The number of Covid-19 virus deaths since March in Allegan County increased from 43 to 46 over the weekend, according to the Allegan County Health Department. The death toll was…

Editor December 14, 2020

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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

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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

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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

Community Notices

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