Community Notices

Vacant barn fire summons 4 area departments

A barn fire at a farm on 14th Street late Monday afternoon required four area fire departments to handle the blaze. Authorities said the vacant 40x60-feet barn was being remodeled.…

Editor August 26, 2024

Community Notices

Heat and storm warnings issued for Allegan County residents

Allegan County Emergency personnel are warning about prospects for severe weather Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Risks for storms - Best chance for storms and severe weather will occur Tuesday afternoon…

Editor August 26, 2024

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Dorr Marathon being sold by Fifelskis after 55 years

The Dorr Marathon gas station, owned and operated by the Fifelski family for the last 55 years, is being sold to Merle Boes Fuel Hauling. The station, located at the…

Editor August 22, 2024

Community Notices

Tom Jessup to fill Allegan County Board vacancy

New Allegan County Commissioner Tom Jessup (right) was sworn in by Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Porter while Board Chairman Jim Storey looks on. Former Allegan County Board of Commissioners member…

Editor August 22, 2024

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‘Strumming for Suicide’ program is Sept. 21 at Dorr Moose Lodge

The program “Strumming for Suicide, Help Break the Stigma” will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Dorr Moose Lodge Strummin' for Suicide Awareness was…

Editor August 20, 2024

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Artists’ renderings of new WHS pool released today

Sketches of what the new Wayland High School pool will look like were released today by Tower Pinkster architects. The latest estimate from school and construction officials handling the project…

Editor August 14, 2024

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Sheriff’s Dept. warns of kayaking hazards on Kazoo River

The Allegan County Sheriff’s office has reported an increase in recent water rescue incidents involving kayaks in the Kalamazoo River. The sheriff's office Marine Division therefore is reminding the public…

Editor August 13, 2024

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Work is progressing on streets and paving in NE Wayland

The work in the northeast section of Wayland's streets appear to be commencing. Park Street and Mill Street are experiencing the final stages of preparation and early stages of paving.…

Editor August 10, 2024

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Teen intruders caught on camera in downtown Wayland

Three teen-age boys were were caught on camera trespassing into a building at Superior and Main at 7 a.m. Friday in downtown Wayland. They entered through the back of the…

Editor August 9, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr angler qualifies for national bass fishing contest

Joe McLain of Dorr, a Wayland High School graduate, has qualified for the bass fishing national championship in 2025. McLain captured second place on the co-angler side of the Michigan…

Editor July 29, 2024