Community Notices

WHS grass football field to be converted to artificial turf

Wayland Union Schools next year will convert the current grass football field at the high school stadium to artificial turf. The request for bids will go out in January or…

Editor December 16, 2019

Community Notices

Driver in fatal crash with Ethan Mutschler pleads guilty

The driver the car that crashed into a vehicle driven by Wayland High School senior Ethan Mutschler has pleased guilty in Kent County court to reckless driving causing death. Colter…

Editor December 11, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak is resigning

Popular Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak submitted his resignation this week to take a position with the Kent ISD Special Education Department. His last day at Dorr will be Friday,…

Editor December 11, 2019

Community Notices

Light snowfall causes slick roads and traffic accidents

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…

Editor December 10, 2019

Community Notices

Multi-vehicle traffic crash closes M-222 west of Martin

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…

Editor December 9, 2019

Community Notices

Art Hop, parade kick off Wayland Christmas season

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…

Editor December 7, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland City Police say lost child now safe, home

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…

Editor December 6, 2019

Community Notices

Community activist to seek 72nd District state rep. seat

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…

Editor December 4, 2019

Community Notices

Local police capture DUIL suspect who fled after crash

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…

Editor December 4, 2019

Community Notices

Leighton Fire Dept. honors 32-year firefighter and EMT

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…

Editor December 3, 2019