Category: Community Notices

Light snowfall causes slick roads and traffic accidents

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Some weather observers have indicated that 2.4 inches of snow fell early Tuesday morning, causing icy road conditions for motorists. No area schools were closed as a result, but there were reports of slideoffs and accidents. One crash occurred near the corner of 142nd Avenue and Division. These pictures are...
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Multi-vehicle traffic crash closes M-222 west of Martin

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A multi-vehicle traffic accident on M-222 at 14th street west of Martin closed the road Monday afternoon, but it is now open again. Motorists were asked to avoid the scene near Weatherall Lake. Crews had the accident cleaned up with Martin Fire and Hopkins Fire and WAEMS on the scene....
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Art Hop, parade kick off Wayland Christmas season

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The City of Wayland kicked off the Christmas season with the annual Art Hop celebration downtown Friday evening and the holiday parade. Members of the Wayland High School Strings Orchestra and Choir were featured in the Art Hop festivities. Highlighting the parade was Grand Marshals Mr. and Mrs. Linden Anderson....
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Wayland City Police say lost child now safe, home

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Wayland City Police Department officials this morning are reporting a lost girl was found in Wayland and they are asking is anyone knows who she is. Anyone with information is asked to call (269) 792-9366, option 3, or Allegan County Dispatch at (269) 673-3899.
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Community activist to seek 72nd District state rep. seat

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Lily Cheng-Schulting Lily Cheng-Schulting of Gaines Township has announced she will be a candidate for 72nd District State Representative, which takes in the City of Wayland and the townships of Wayland, Dorr and Leighton. Schulting, who describes herself as a Progressive Democrat, will challenge Rep. Steve Johnson of Wayland, a...
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Local police capture DUIL suspect who fled after crash

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A suspected drunken driver crashed his car on West Superior Street this morning and then fled the scene on foot, according to local authorities. Wayland City Police said the man was unarmed, but ran west on 135th Avenue and was captured just after 9 a.m. They set up a police...
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Leighton Fire Dept. honors 32-year firefighter and EMT

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Members of the Leighton Township Fire Department Monday night held a celebration for Rudy Banas' retirement from LTFD after 32 years as an EMT and firefighter, helping his neighbors and citizens of Leighton. Fire Chief Matt Weston said, "We appreciate his service and commitment and wish him good luck as...
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Hopkins students qualify for state HOSA competition

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Allegan Tech Center Health program students from Hopkins who competed in the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) regional competition Nov. 22 Lily Clark - Health Career Display, Taylor Augustine - Prepared Speaking, Emilee Schumacher - Healthy Lifestyle, Emma Martonosi and Kassie Miller - Extemporaneous Writing, Macy Krcatovich (Silver), Lauren...
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Allegan County now offers Smart 9-1-1 info service

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Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Allegan County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency. “Smart911saves critical time in an emergency and has proven to save lives nationwide,” said Saugatuck...
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Pine Street Elementary’s robotics team is a ‘Rising Star’

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Pine Street Elementary's robotics team Saturday, Nov. 23, took part in the FIRST Lego League qualifier held at Grandville High School and received the Rising Star Award. This award recognizes a team that the judges notice and expect great things from in the future. The team is coached by Pine...
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