Community Notices

Tribe to donate to Wayland FD, Allegan Co. Sheriff’s K-9 unit

November 5, 2019

Representatives from the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis will present checks Wednesday morning to Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker, the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit and Wayland Fire Department at the Luella Collins Community Center, 419 126th Ave., Shelbyville. The donation to the sheriff's department will be made to purchase a...

Community Notices

Area firefighters put down blaze at vet clinic, dairy farm

November 5, 2019

A barn fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a dairy farm and veterinary clinic at the corner of Bass Road and Patterson Avenue on the Allegan-Barry County line. Officials said firefighters were summoned to the scene at about 3 a.m. when it was reported the blaze was inside a...

Dorr, Leighton firefighters battle barn blaze at area farm

November 4, 2019

The Dorr and Leighton Township Fire Departments Monday afternoon battled a barn fire near 140th Avenue and Kalamazoo Avenue. The blaze, which was reported at about 4 p.m. caused Leighton firefighters to come to the scene and Dorr personnel arrived shortly afterward. Authorities said Monday evening they weren’t sure yet...

Refunding Wayland Schools bond saves $400,000 in taxes

November 4, 2019

Pat Velie Wayland Union Schools successfully entered the bond market Friday, Nov. 1, to refund the current School Bond Loan Fund (SBLF), as directed by the Board of Education. Refunding a bond is somewhat similar to refinancing a home mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates. The district's financing...

Wayland Union Schools earns clean financial audit rating

November 4, 2019

Wayland Union Schools has received an unmodified audit opinion for the fiscal year ending June 30. In an unmodified opinion, auditors issue this opinion to financial statements that are prepared in all material respects and comply with accounting standards being used. Schools strive for unmodified opinions. Certified public accountants with the firm...

Jayda Gale now talking about reopening Nov. 21. New owner?

November 4, 2019

It apparently more than just a rumor that the Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant will reopen. A Facebook posting this morning announced, "We are hopeful for November 21st we will be open. That day these chairs will flipped over and we'll be ready to to serve you." The facility was...

Wayland Middle School Robotics team earns 2 awards

November 4, 2019

The Wayland Middle School Robotics team competed against 40 teams at East Kentwood High School Saturday and won the design award for the outstanding creativity put into the CAD 3D printed parts and the complexity of the gripper. They also placed third for the "Motivate" award. This week the team...

Monterey vet Dr. Henry Reinhart earns Honorary FFA degree

November 2, 2019

Dr. Henry Reinart of Monterey Township, owner and proprietor of Pickle Street Veterinary Services, has received his Honorary American Degree at the National FFA Convention. The Hopkins FFA commented in an official response, "We cannot thank him enough for all that he does not only for our chapter but for the...

Did inclement weather swell WHS ‘Hallowed Halls’ crowds?

November 1, 2019

The blustery, cold and wet weather served as a deterrent Thursday evening for many traditional trick-or-treaters in local neighborhoods, so many speculated that the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration at Wayland High School would attract a large crowd. There were no official figures presented, but it was believed the warm indoor...

Jayda Gale continues to tease that it may reopen soon

November 1, 2019

Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant, which closed Sept. 1 at its South Main Street location in downtown Wayland, continues to make overtures on its Facebook page, indicating it may reopen soon. The latest installment was, "We are working ever so fast to get open. We are trying to get open...

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