Community Notices

1980 cold case murder suspect arrested at Burnips gas station

The Allegan County Sheriff’s Department and troopers from the Michigan State Police Friday arrested a 70-year-old Salem Township man in connection with a murder in Norfolk, Va., in 1980.…

Editor November 22, 2019

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More vehicle break-ins reported: this time in City of Wayland

The Wayland Police Department is warning all area citizens to lock their cars and trucks on their property every night. A Facebook posting from the department said today, "Looks like…

Editor November 20, 2019

Community Notices

Late harvest means combines involved in more accidents

The Hopkins Area Fire Department this past weekend responded to a truck vs. combine accident. Both drivers were out of the vehicles and walking around when firefighters arrived on scene.…

Editor November 19, 2019

Community Notices

All WHS debate team members finish in top 13 at Ionia tourney

The Wayland High School debate team had all 13 team members finish among the top 13 at the West Michigan Legislative Debate League at Ionia High School Wednesday. They were Anabelle…

Editor November 14, 2019

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Perceived juvenile threat against Wayland school thwarted early

A perceived threat of violence against Wayland Union Schools was thwarted before it could be taken seriously Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Sheriff Frank Baker, in a prepared statement, said,…

Editor November 13, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland, Hopkins have somber observances of Veterans Day

Pine Street Elementary in Wayland had its annual observance of Veterans Day this morning with an assembly. Meanwhile, somewhere in Hopkins is this quiet reminder of those who served the…

Editor November 11, 2019

Community Notices

Lori Castello at Hopkins home recovering from heart attack

Lori Castello had a heart attack Monday evening, Nov. 4, and underwent double bypass surgery. She will have a lengthy recovery period. A Meal Train campaign (somewhat like a Go…

Editor November 11, 2019

Community Notices

Two Wayland men take part in WMU marching band show

The Western Michigan University football team played its final home game Tuesday evening at Waldo Stadium against Ball State and two members of the marching band from Wayland took part…

Editor November 7, 2019

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Orangeville, Yankee Springs rescue father, son at Gun Lake

A father and son were rescued this morning on Gun Lake by volunteers from the Yankee Springs Fire Department and Orangeville Township Fire Department. Yankee Springs Deputy Chief Dan Miller…

Editor November 7, 2019

Community Notices

Three unopposed candidates win yawner Wayland city vote

The only surprise in the Wayland City election Tuesday was that newcomer Gary Smith was the highest vote-getter among three candidates running unopposed. Smith polled 196 votes, Councilman Rick Mathis…

Editor November 5, 2019