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

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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

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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

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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

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Wayland Union Schools earns clean financial audit rating

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…

Editor November 4, 2019

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

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…

Editor November 4, 2019

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Wayland Middle School Robotics team earns 2 awards

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…

Editor November 4, 2019

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Monterey vet Dr. Henry Reinhart earns Honorary FFA degree

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…

Editor November 2, 2019

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Did inclement weather swell WHS ‘Hallowed Halls’ crowds?

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…

Editor November 1, 2019