Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

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…

Editor November 5, 2019

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Area firefighters put down blaze at vet clinic, dairy farm

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…

Editor November 5, 2019

Community Notices

Dorr, Leighton firefighters battle barn blaze at area farm

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…

Editor November 4, 2019

Community Notices

Refunding Wayland Schools bond saves $400,000 in taxes

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…

Editor November 4, 2019