Community Notices

Tribes back accountability of Enbridge in 2010 oil spill

As the 10th anniversary of the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River approaches, Michigan Native American Tribes say they hope progress is made to prevent an even larger disaster. Michigan…

Editor July 23, 2020

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‘Army Bob’ Traxler resigns Dorr Plan Commission, ZBA

Robert M. Traxler, perhaps best known to readers of this on-line publication as “Army Bob,” Tuesday evening resigned his posts as vice chairman of the Dorr Township Planning Commission and…

Editor July 21, 2020

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Wayland Family Dentistry’s closure is only temporary

Dr. Elizabeth Robinson, co-owner of Robinson Dental Care in Wayland, along with her husband, Scott, has indicated Wayland Family Dentistry's closue at 404 W. Superior St. is temporary because of…

Editor July 17, 2020

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Wayland Supt. plans school reopening update July 24

New Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds today sent a letter out to parents on prospects for reopening schools for the 2020-21 academic year. Dr. Hinds wrote: The district…

Editor July 17, 2020

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Plainwell man gets jail in fatal crash with postal driver

Spencer Baird, 36, of Plainwell, who drove his truck that crashed into a mail carrier and killed a postal worker from Martin last January will spend 20 days in jail.…

Editor July 16, 2020

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St. Therese plans farewell reception for Fr. Alphonse

St. Therese Parish, Wayland, will have farewell reception in honor of Fr. Alphonse Savarimuthu after 10:30 mass Sunday, July 26. Father Alphonse will be succeeded by Rev. Fr. Kenneth Schmidt,…

Editor July 16, 2020

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COVID-19 deaths in Allegan County remain at 7 of 346

As of Tuesday afternoon, July 14, a total of 346 people have tested positive for the Coronavirus in Allegan County, Health Department officials report. There still have been seven deaths,…

Editor July 14, 2020

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Allegan County supts. sign on to back to school plan

All public school superintendents in the Allegan County Intermediate School District have signed on to a proposed Return to School plan for Allegan County, beginning in late August. All Allegan…

Editor July 13, 2020

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Wayland Family Dentistry closure beyond temporary?

Wayland Family Dentistry at 404 West Superior St. has been closed now for four months and there are troubling signs that it may be more than. temporary. Little, if any,…

Editor July 13, 2020

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Hopkins now planning a drive-up grad ceremony

Hopkins Public Schools will deliver a "drive up" graduation ceremony for members of the Class of 2020 Friday, July 24, that will be live streamed to the vehicle and available…

Editor July 13, 2020