Community Notices

Bygone Days column postponed until next Saturday

The weekly "Bygone Days" history column this week will be postponed until Saturday, July 7, because of the Fourth of July falling on a Wednesday this year. Research for the…

Editor July 3, 2018

Community Notices

State Police probing thefts from Burnips Equipment

Michigan State Police troopers from the Wayland Post are investigating the theft of commercial grade zero turn Spartan and Ferris lawn mowers from the Burnips Equipment retail location in Salem…

Editor July 2, 2018

Community Notices

Martin on watch after drunken man wanders into home

by Austin Marsman A family woke up from mid-afternoon naps to find a man in their house on Saturday. The home, just north of the village limits on 10th street,…

Editor July 1, 2018

Community Notices

Three council candidates to be interviewed Monday

The Wayland City Council will conduct interviews of three candidates for the sat vacated by Tracy Bivins. The special meeting will get under way at 6 p.m. at City Hall.…

Editor June 30, 2018

Community Notices

Former city manager elected president of Ithaca Rotary

Former Wayland City Manager Chris Yonker this week was presented with the president's gavel for the Ithaca City Rotary Club from outgoing President Tammy Reeves. Yonker is city manager at…

Editor June 27, 2018

Community Notices

Wayland Schools hires new transportation supervisor

Wayland Union Schools has hired Tim Washburn as new transportation supervisor. Washburn, who will begin duties will start Monday, July 16, succeeds Brenda Kraima, who is retiring after three and…

Editor June 27, 2018

Community Notices

Missing woman, sister of ex-Wayland teacher, found safe

Wyoming City Police have reported a woman not seen by family since Saturday, June 23, has been found safe and unharmed. Marilyn June Lukso, 62, sister of former Wayland teacher…

Editor June 26, 2018

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Three Hopkins teachers named Outstanding Educators

The three local winners of the 2018 Outstanding People for Education Award from Hopkins were (from left) Jacob Oaster, Lisa Birtles and Phillip Moerdyke. They were honored at last week's…

Editor June 25, 2018

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Leighton Township holiday activities slated for July 3, 4

The Fourth of July holiday celebrations in Leighton Township next week will be spread over two consecutive days, Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. The festivities will be kicked…

Editor June 25, 2018

Community Notices

Man sought in Byron Center Huntington Bank robbery

Kent County Sheriff’s authorities are looking for a man who robbed the Huntington Bank in downtown Byron Center at gunpoint Friday afternoon. Police said the robbery occurred at about 1:16…

Editor June 22, 2018