Community Notices

WHS girls’ hoops games halted after ref heart attack

The Wayland girls’ basketball junior varsity and varsity games at Cedar Springs Tuesday evening were postponed. An attendee reported that a referee of the jayvee contest collapsed on the floor…

Editor February 6, 2024

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WHS grad killed, brother injured in Fla. traffic crash

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

Editor February 6, 2024

Community Notices

Local Food Truck program serves increasing numbers

The Feeding America Food Truck this past year has services greatly increased numbers of food insecure people. Food Truck Program Chair Coleen Young said in 2022, an approximate average of…

Editor February 5, 2024

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Presidential primary early voting starts on Feb. 17

The official date for Michigan’s presidential primary election is Tuesday, Feb. 27, but there are plenty of opportunities to vote ahead of that day. There are three options for voters:…

Editor February 2, 2024

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‘Ducks in a Row’ Country Store opens today in Dorr

The Ducks in a Row Country Store opened today at 183 142nd Ave. in Dorr. The store sells home decor, antiques, jewelry, mugs, T-shirts, dream catchers, flower arrangements toys and…

Editor February 1, 2024

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Leighton firefighters rescue dog on ice, find her owner

Leighton Township firefighters this morning rescued a stray dog that had fallen through the ice at Green Lake, with help from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. Firefighters said they dried…

Editor January 30, 2024

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Dollar General to reopen in Wayland, vows changes

The Dollar General store in downtown Wayland now will reopen after the collapse of its roof earlier this month. Casey Joy, the manager of the local store, posted on Facebook…

Editor January 30, 2024

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Hopkins Library closing temporarily for renovations

Hopkins District Library will be closed for renovations starting Thursday, Feb. 15, for about four to six weeks. The renovations, which started last summer with a new roof and new…

Editor January 29, 2024

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Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be…

Editor January 24, 2024