Community Notices

‘Nooses Off’ murder-mystery-comedy set at WHS

Wayland High School’s theater students will present a murder-mystery comedy, Nooses Off, by Don Zolidis at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at the Wayland…

Editor October 23, 2018

Community Notices

Martin gas station robbery suspect apprehended

A man brandishing a handgun robbed the Clark gas station in downtown Martin, but was apprehended later Monday night. The Allegan County Sheriff’s office responded to the call at about…

Editor October 16, 2018

Community Notices

Education Foundation awards over $30,000 in grants

The Wayland Union Education Foundation awarded more than $30,000 in Innovation Grants and National Teacher Conference Awards this year. These programs will benefit students and provide professional development for teachers.…

Editor October 15, 2018

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Hopkins equestrian team takes 3rd in state competition

The Hopkins equestrian team finished third in the state championships this past weekend in the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association competition. The Vikings squad finished third behind Goodrich and Bay City…

Editor October 15, 2018

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Stealer’s Wheel alum to perform in Burnips Oct. 18

Roger Brown, one of the founding members of the Scottish folk rock group Stealer’s Wheel, will be guest performer at a benefit concert in Burnips next week. Local musician and…

Editor October 12, 2018

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WHS marching band earns Division I at district festival

The Wayland High School marching band earned an overall Division I rating, the highest, at the district festival at East Kentwood High School Tuesday evening. "So proud of our marching…

Editor October 10, 2018

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Accident on U.S.-131 southbound damages van

Martin Township Fire & Rescue this morning cleared the scene of a traffic crash on southbound U.S.-131, involving this van. Authorities said traffic was backed up between 116th Avenue and…

Editor October 9, 2018

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Fast-food delivery driver had THC in fatal accident

Authorities have determined that the driver of a Jimmy John’s delivery vehicle that struck and killed a 5-year-old boy July 6 at Windsor Woods in Wayland had THC, the active…

Editor October 9, 2018

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New WHS tennis courts to be used by girls in spring

Work is progressing nicely with construction of the new tennis courts at Wayland High School. The new facilities are just about ready for being functional as a result of the…

Editor October 6, 2018

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Austin Marsman named to Student Senate at GVSU

Well that didn't take long... Grand Valley State University freshman Austin Marsman (right) was officially appointed to serve on Student Senate at GVSU. "I am so excited and humbled to…

Editor October 4, 2018