Community Notices

No one harmed in armed standoff in Wayland Township

Allegan County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 40-year-old armed man Monday morning after he barricaded himself with a woman and four children in Wayland Township. Authorities were summoned to the residence…

Editor February 19, 2018

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Wayland Chief Harper finalist for Zeeland police post

Wayland Police Chief Steve Harper is one of six finalists interviewing for the police chief's position at the City of Zeeland. Harper, who was appointed chief at Wayland in 2012…

Editor February 18, 2018

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Spoor asks DEQ to add 30 docks at marina on Gun Lake

by Austin Marsman Gun Lake marina owner Lucas Spoor submitted an application to the Michigan DEQ in Cadillac requesting approval for 30 docks and the installation of a boat launch at…

Editor February 17, 2018

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Steeby Elementary recognized as ‘Distinguished School’

Steeby Elementary was recognized as one of two Title I Distinguished Schools in Michigan at the National Title I conference in Philadelphia Feb. 8-11. Steeby was selected under Category 1 -…

Editor February 16, 2018

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Hopkins schools to begin strategic planning process

The Hopkins Board of Education and administration have luanched a new initiative to guide the local schools through a 3-5 Year Strategic Planning Process. The purpose is "to help the…

Editor February 16, 2018

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WHS Theatriks to present ‘Peter Pan’ next month

Wayland Union High School’s theater students will present the beloved children’s story, Peter Pan, (non-flying version) March 2, 3 and 4 at the Fine Arts Center. The story, adapted by…

Editor February 13, 2018

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Thirteen Hopkins band students qualify for state fest

Thirteen Hopkins High School band students qualified for the State Solo and Ensemble Festival March 17 by earning Division 1 ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Festival Saturday at…

Editor February 13, 2018

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Hopkins FFA members advance to regional competition

Hopkins FFA members participated in the district leadership contests at VanBuren Technology Center Feb. 1. Students participated in various public speaking contests, job interview, demonstration, agricultural issues and conduct…

Editor February 13, 2018

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Car crosses center line into ditch in Martin Township

by Austin Marsman Crews were dispatched around 8:30 Monday night to Second Street near 122nd Avenue in Martin Township, where a car had left the road and slid into a ditch.…

Editor February 12, 2018

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Gun Lake ice too thin for snowmobiles, authorities say

After a woman was rescued Saturday by local authorities, Gun Lake is closed to snowmobiles because the ice is too thin and very weak, according to the Michigan Department of…

Editor February 10, 2018