Community Notices

Retired WHS teacher cycling to fight children’s cancer

Retired Wayland High School social studies teacher Brian Pavey is taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids' cancer this month. He retired from Wayland schools in 2010.…

Editor September 1, 2024

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Wayland Union Schools’ Bee Club selling local honey

Wayland Union Bee Club members have been hard at work this summer expanding their apiary, adding nine new hives for students to manage. They tended to their hives weekly, even…

Editor August 30, 2024

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WHS band’s Parent Performance called off by heat, weather

The Wayland High School band's Parent Performance, sc heduled for 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, has been called off because of inclement weather and heat. All athletic contests and practices were canceled…

Editor August 27, 2024

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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

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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

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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