Community Notices

Allegan ESA center breaks ground for auto tech facility

(From left) auto tech students Zach Roberts, Jayden Brecker, Jack Ordway, Hailee Kievit and James Butler, auto tech instructor Greg Sagodic. A groundbreaking for a new $7 million auto tech…

Editor March 29, 2024

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West Michigan Officials recognize Elwyne Powers

Elwyne Powers of Wayland was recognized by the West Michigan Officials Association (WMOA) and received the Distinguished Service Award for his 55 years of service to the Wayland Union High…

Editor March 26, 2024

Community Notices

Consumers Energy plans outages here next month

A number of local residents this week have been receiving notices from Consumers Energy announcing planned outages for seven hours overnight Saturday, April 6, and perhaps Saturday, April 13. In…

Editor March 25, 2024

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Hopkins Library remodel project is nearly complete

The Hopkins Public Library has been closed to accommodate the library's extension and remodeling by the township. The Township Board, which used to meet in the library, now has its…

Editor March 24, 2024

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Wayland robotics team takes 1st in GVSU contest

The Wayland High School robotics team #6090 Saturday brought home the gold at the First Robotics West Michigan competition at Grand Valley State University. The local group, coached by Rod…

Editor March 23, 2024

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Salem Twp. seeks letters of support for pickleball grant

Salem Township Supervisor said the township is working on a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Passport Grant for pickleball courts for the Salem Township Park. Letters of support are encouraged…

Editor March 19, 2024

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Wayland robotics unit wins an industrial design award

The Wayland Wildcats First Robotics #6090 squad was picked to be on Alliance #3 at Saturday's tournament. The local unit didn't end up making it to the final match but…

Editor March 16, 2024

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Hopkins robotics team wins St. Joseph contest

Congratulations to the robotics team from Hopkins High school, which again built a great robot to play the game challenge this year. The Vikings competed at and won the St.…

Editor March 15, 2024

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Two Wayland school bands earn 1st division ratings

The Wayland seventh grade band and high school band Tuesday received first division (superior) ratings from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) spring festival, which…

Editor March 13, 2024

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Driver in critical condition after vehicle catches fire

The driver of a vehicle that caught fire in Hopkins Township Tuesday night has been listed in critical condition in the hospital. The motorist, who has not yet been identified,…

Editor March 13, 2024