Community Notices

Brandon Elementary special event postponed

Due to excessive illness at Brandon Elementary, the Martin elementart school's Family Science & Social Studies Night has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 21.

Editor February 27, 2024

Community Notices

No burn permits in Yankee Springs, Wayland Twps.

Effective immediately, there are no burn permits being issued in Wayland and Yankee Springs townships untill further notice.

Editor February 25, 2024

Community Notices

Three Wayland Odyssey of Mind teams state qualifiers

Wayland Union Schools were hosts for the regional competition for Odyssey of the Mind Saturday. Wayland had four teams participating, with three scoring high enough to advance to the state…

Editor February 24, 2024

Community Notices

GR woman killed near Wayland exit on U.S.-131

Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police reported Thursday night that a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of…

Editor February 22, 2024

Community Notices

Second WHS grad, Russ Middleton, dies in crash

Word has been received of the death of the brother, Russ Middleton, of Wayland High School graduate Rick Middleton, 73, in a bizarre traffic crash Thursday, Feb. 1, near Ocala,…

Editor February 22, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr Twp. Fire Dept. plans suicide prevention night

A special night for suicide prevention is being planned by the Dorr Township Fire Department. “We care care deeply about our community, and that extends beyond fire safety,” said Fire…

Editor February 21, 2024

Community Notices

Presidential primary early voting now under way

Early in-person voting is now going on for the Michigan presidential primary for all precincts. Early voting is under way at Dorr, Leighton, Martin, Watson, Hopkins and Wayland townships and…

Editor February 19, 2024

Community Notices

Early voting moves City Council meeting to fire station Monday night

The Wayland City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, has been moved from the customary City Hall council chambers to the fire station on West Superior Street.…

Editor February 18, 2024

Community Notices

Quick-hitting snowstorm not a problem in this area

It was a somewhat unwelcome late winter surprise Thursday morning when many people living in northeast Allegan. County awoke to about two to three inches of the white stuff, challenging…

Editor February 15, 2024

Community Notices

Karla Heckathorn chosen WUS transportation head

Jeff Parks Karla Heckathorn has been chosen as new transportation director for Wayland Union Schools. She officially joined the administrative team Wednesday, Feb. 14. Heckathorn, who succeeds Jeff Parks in…

Editor February 15, 2024