Community Notices

Wayland man takes own life in Wyoming cemetery

A 52-year-old Wayland man died Friday evening of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Resurrection Cemetery in Wyoming. Authorities said they were summoned to a report of an armed suicidal man…

Editor April 3, 2018

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Suspect with Airsoft pistol shot while resisting arrest

A Middleville man was arrested Monday by Michigan State Police from the Wayland post after being shot at the Thornapple Valley Church parking lot in Barry County. Authorities said the…

Editor April 3, 2018

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Henika Library Director accepts new job in Alaska

Henika District Library Director Molly Walker has announced she has accepted a position as a youth librarian in Alaska. Walker has served as director of the Henika Library for the past…

Editor April 2, 2018

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Wayland robotics team finalist in E. Kentwood contest

The Wayland Wildcats Robotics Team No. 6090 was a finalist at the regional tournament Friday and Saturday at East Kentwood High School. A team spokesperson said, "We ended up finalists…

Editor March 31, 2018

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Wayland Police Chief Steve Harper to remain with city

Wayland City Police Chief Steve Harper was not selected as Zeeland chief on a 2-1 vote for the other finalist, Tim Jungel of Eaton County. A special committee of three,…

Editor March 31, 2018

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U.S.-131 NB traffic slowed to a crawl by overpass repair

Wayland Union Schools Director of Instruction Teresa Fulk reported on Facebook today that northbound U.S.-131 traffic was slowed to a crawl because crews were working on the overpass at 100th…

Editor March 30, 2018

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First 4 Wayland Early College program students named

Four Wayland High School students were welcomed as the first group into the Early College of Allegan County program. The current sophomores will begin the three-year program in the fall…

Editor March 29, 2018

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Dr. Garnet Lewis to seek 26th District state senate seat

Former State Reps. Bob Genetski and Aric Nesbitt, both Republicans, will be joined by Democrat Dr. Garnet Lewis in the race for 26th District State Senator. The district takes in…

Editor March 29, 2018

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Santino DiCesare returns to WHS as athletic director

Santino Di Cesare, a 2010 graduate of Wayland High School, is returning to his alma mater as the new athletic director and assistant principal (ninth grade. Di Cesare previously was…

Editor March 29, 2018

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Students vow to oppose Sen. Schuitmaker over guns

Students who took part in the National Walkout Day March 14 to protest gun violence in America now are calling for Michigan Attorney General candidate Tonya Schuitmaker, a Republican, to…

Editor March 28, 2018