Community Notices

Hopkins has only 2 seeking 4 school board positions

The Hopkins Board of Education will see a shortage of candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. As it stands now, there are four openings, but only two seeking board…

Editor August 10, 2020

Community Notices

Gun Lake Pub opens Aug. 18 at former Daisy Mae’s site

EDITOR'S NOTE: It has been reported that Gun Lake Pub has had to delay its opening one week, until Tuesday, Aug. 18. Gun Lake Pub will open its doors Tuesday,…

Editor August 10, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland adjusts Back to School plan to hybrid model

Wayland Union schools is adjusting its “Return to Learn plans for the academic year. Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, in a letter to parents today wrote: “We've received an overwhelming response…

Editor August 6, 2020

Community Notices

Wayland non-Homestead millage may not be a loss

The Allegan County Board of Canvassers is closely examining results of the Wayland Union School District non-Homestead millage renewal request in the Aug. 4 primary election. The unoffical results from…

Editor August 6, 2020

Community Notices

Several area departments handle Yankee Springs fire

Yankee Springs Township, Wayland and Orangeville Township firefighters spent a great deal of time Monday afternoon and evening battling a structure fire on Parker Drive in Yankee Springs Township. A…

Editor August 4, 2020

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Crack seal project under way on U.S.-131 near Martin

Asphalt crack sealing work was scheduled to begin Monday evening by the Michigan Department of Transportation between 110th and 120th avenues along U.S.-131 just north of Martin. An MDOT spokesperson…

Editor August 3, 2020

Community Notices

Former Martin area pastor, coach battling COVID in Fla.

Dave Nightingale, former pastor of Watson Bible Church and former pastor of Corner Bible Church, is in the hospital with COVID-19 at a hospital in Hudson, Fla. Nightingale was Martin…

Editor August 2, 2020

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WHS Class of ’20 graduates at drive-in commencement

Pictured at left are Wayland Board of Education members Pete Zondervan, Teresa Dobry, Dan Cassini, Janell Hott, Cinnamon Mellema, Toni Ordway and Gary Wood at the new and improved Ron…

Editor July 30, 2020

Community Notices

East Martin Christian plans in-person academic year

The East Martin Christian School, open to grades K-8, has decided to open with in-person instruction for the academic year, despite concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus. A spokeperson…

Editor July 30, 2020

Community Notices

Two challengers highlight City Council races Nov. 3

A couple of familiar names will be on the Nov. 3 general election ballot as challengers in races for the Wayland City Council. Former Councilwoman Tracy Bivins will challenge Mayor…

Editor July 28, 2020