Community Notices

Jailed suspect in local Sunday morning crime spree identified

Christopher Galbraith has been identified as the 31-year-old Wayland man who was arrested in connection with a crime spree early Sunday morning in the City of Wayland. An owner of…

Editor October 8, 2019

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Wayland man, 31, arrested in wild Sunday morning incidents

A 31-year-old Wayland man is lodged in the Allegan County jail this morning after a wild series of events that included assault with a vehicle and several chases. The suspect…

Editor October 6, 2019

Community Notices

Deer with EEE confirmed in Trowbridge Twp., Allegan County

The Allegan County Health Department Saturday announced a deer in Trowbridge Township, Allegan County, was tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). It was the first confirmed case of a…

Editor September 28, 2019

Community Notices

Fire destroys barn at Schaendorf Dairy Farm in Monterey Twp.

A fire Friday morning destroyed a barn at the Schaendorf Dairy Farm in Monterey Township. Firefighters from the Wayland Salem Township departments arrived at the scene, about four miles northeast…

Editor September 27, 2019

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Water advisory for lead lifted at Hopkins Elementary School

The Hopkins Elementary School water advisory was lifted Wednesday after the Allegan County Health Department expressed concerns about lead levels last June. Health Department officials, in a statement, reported, "Ten…

Editor September 26, 2019

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Shoplifting suspect gets more than he expected in arrest

Wayland City Police Chief Mark Garnsey called it “two great arrests in several days, as a couple of suspects were apprehended this week. One arrest was made for retail fraud,…

Editor September 26, 2019

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Wayland police nab Portage man for storage unit break-ins

A 40-year-old Portage man was arrested Saturday night on charges of breaking and entering at Wayland Self Storage. A Wayland City Police officer said he spotted a suspicious vehicle at…

Editor September 24, 2019

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Wayland equestrian team wins berth in regionals competition

The Wayland coed equestrian team finished second Saturday in the district level of competition at the Barry County Fairgrounds, thereby earning a berth in the regionals. They emerged as Reserve…

Editor September 21, 2019

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Local vet advises horse owners to get animals vaccinated vs. EEE

Recent reports aboutEastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have some area residents on edge, but officials insist the danger isn't as great as feared. Michigan health officials have confirmed eight cases of…

Editor September 21, 2019

Community Notices

Wayland-TK football kickoff moved ahead to 5:30 Friday

Wayland Union Schools has announced the varsity football game at home against Middleville Thornapple Kellogg will start at 5:30 Friday rather than the customary 7 p.m. The school district sent…

Editor September 19, 2019