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Urgent blood drive slated at United Church Wednesday
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. There is a…
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Wayland schools not closed, but phones not working
UPDATE: The phone system was repaired as of Monday evening. Though many West Michigan school districts were closed because of snowy and icy road conditions, Wayland Union remained opened. Interestingly,…
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County Human Services building to reopen Monday
The Allegan County Human Services Building, 3255 122nd Ave., Allegan, was closed Friday for mechanical repairs, but will reopen Monday, Jan. 8. Also closed for the remainder of the day…
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Wayland man sentenced for break-in, impersonation
Matt Holcomb, 40, of Wayland, last month in Allegan County Circuit Court was sentenced 29 months to 15 years in prison for breaking into a home and pretending to be…
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Candlelight vigil Wednesday night to honor Jason Morgan
A group of local citizens are planning a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church on Church Street across from the city park. Originally, the service…
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Jason Morgan dies in mobile home fire Tuesday morning
A mobile home fire at Rabbit River Estates east of Wayland killed Jason Morgan of Wayland Tuesday morning. Authorities indicated the fire call came in just before 9:40 a.m. at the…
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Harvest Moon of Shelbyville closing Saturday, Jan. 13
by Austin Marsman The Harvest Moon Resale Shop, located next to the United Methodist Church in downtown Shelbyville, will close after just over a year in business. People from around…
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No injuries in structure fire Monday in City of Wayland
Firefighters from Wayland, Yankee Springs and Leighton Township departments were summoned to a structure fire Monday afternoon in the City of Wayland, not far from the Laurels of Sandy Creek…
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Overturned semi-truck closes U.S.-131 south at Martin
By Austin Marsman The Allegan County Sheriff's office has reported that southbound U.S.-131 at Exit 55/Martin is closed because of a semi-truck on its side. Deputies say if possible, please…
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Christmas 2017 travel was hazardous for the holidays
Oh, the weather outside was frightful on Monday, Christmas Day. It was so bad that many West Michigan churches canceled services. Travel to visit families and loved ones was restricted…