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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…
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Two-car accident at Dorr exit raises safety questions
A two-car accident late Friday afternoon at the Dorr overpass on the U.S.-131 expressway (exit No. 68) has raised questions once again about the safety of the highway exit at…
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Five Wayland school buildings earn EPA’s Energy Star
Wayland Union Schools has announced five of six of its school buildings (all but the middle school) have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR®certification for superior energy…
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Two Wayland post members earn State Police awards
The Michigan State Police has honored two members of the Wayland post recently for special awards. Trooper Blaine Bachman has been selected as Trooper of the Year and Connie VanHouten…