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

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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

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Jayda Gale continues to tease that it may reopen soon

Jayda Gale Distillery and Restaurant, which closed Sept. 1 at its South Main Street location in downtown Wayland, continues to make overtures on its Facebook page, indicating it may reopen…

Editor November 1, 2019

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WMS choir sings national anthem at GR Griffins game

The sixth grade choir from Wayland Middle School Tuesday evening sang the national anthem at the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. They sang under the direction of instructor Krisi Oostdyk.

Editor October 31, 2019

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Hopkins equestrian team is 5th in state competition

The Hopkins High School equestrian team has concluded a successful competitive season as District 19 Division B champions, Region A Division B co-champions and fifth-place finisher in the Division B…

Editor October 28, 2019

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Six WHS musicians to play for greater GR area orchestras

Wayland Union Schools students are representing the their district this this year in the regional youth orchestra scene of Greater Grand Rapids. Through an audition process, the following students were…

Editor October 28, 2019