Community Notices

Wayland Middle Schoolers sing in Regional Honors Choir

Ten Wayland Middle School students sang in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir Saturday, October 19 at Byron Center High School’s Van Singel Auditorium. In addition,…

Editor October 27, 2019

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Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet rated perfect once again

Wayland Union Schools’ bus fleet, which numbers 24 buses, recently received another perfect safety inspection. Michigan State Police every year sends an inspector to conduct an analysis of more than…

Editor October 24, 2019

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Twisted Pins arcade opens at old Wayland Cleaners location

The Twisted Pins Arcade has opened in the building that formerly housed Wayland Cleaners at 114 Pine St. Patrons for now can stop in and play games for free. Owner…

Editor October 22, 2019

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Wayland debate students bring home 7 trophies from tourney

The Wayland High School debate team did collected seven trophies Saturday at its first tournament of the season at the Holt Debate Invitational. Wayland students continued their winning season by…

Editor October 21, 2019

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Authorities say driver of car in Mutschler fatal was going 95

Kent County authorities are saying the driver of a car that collided with another driven by Wayland High School senior Ethan Mutschler July 12 was going as fast as 95…

Editor October 16, 2019

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WHS math teacher adds another award to collection

Wayland High School math teacher Linda Anderson Bensyl, one of the most decorated faculty members locally, has won yet another award. She is one of only four Michigan teachers to…

Editor October 16, 2019

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Gun Lake Casino announces $100 million expansion plans

The Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino have released details of a $100 million expansion that officials say will bring new dining and entertainment options and additional gaming space.…

Editor October 16, 2019

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Man, 26, wanted for crimes after meeting women at casino

A 26-year-old man is being sought for armed robbery, first-degree home invasion and felonious assault in connection with alleged crimes committed at two west Michigan casinos. Kentwood and Allegan County…

Editor October 15, 2019

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Top-rated WHS marching band has extremely busy Saturday

Saturday was a brutal day for the Wayland High School marching band, which earned a coveted Division I rating earlier in the week at the East Kentwood Invitational. The local…

Editor October 12, 2019

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Traffic backups, delays Friday caused by accident on U.S.-131

Public safety personnel were summoned to the scene of a traffic accident Friday afternoon on the U.S.-131 expressway, just south of the 140th Avenue overpass. This SUV driver apparently lost…

Editor October 11, 2019