Community Notices

WHS grad Kyle Pitcher hired to direct Goshen orchestra

Wayland High School graduate Kyle Pitcher has been selected as director of the fifth and sixth grade orchestra at Goshen High School in Indiana. Pitcher, son of Roger and Renee…

Editor July 26, 2017

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Hopkins man injured in farm accident in Zeeland Township

A 24-year-old Hopkins man was listed in fair condition at an area hospital Saturday after being injured in a farming accident near Hudsonville. Authorities have reported Jacob Elzinga was operating a boom…

Editor July 22, 2017

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Watson crime spree suspect halts plea agreement in court

An Otsego man accused of home break-ins in Watson Township and car and gun thefts last year halted a plea hearing Tuesday in Allegan County Circuit Court. Kenneth Earl Lapham,…

Editor July 21, 2017

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Hopkins bus driver recuperating after being hit by car

Hopkins school district bus driver Chris Stampfler Tuesday was struck by a car while walking and has been hospitalized since. Stampfler, a driver for Sycamore Elementary, had surgery Tuesday night and…

Editor July 20, 2017

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Summer ‘Funtastic’ series, free lunches continue until Aug. 18

The summertime "Funtastic" series and free lunches for children under 18, sponsored hy Wayland Union Schools, local businesses and the Henika Library, will continue through Aug. 18. Free lunches will be…

Editor July 20, 2017

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Physician plans to challenge Congressman Upton next year

Dr. Matt Longjohn, a doctor and former National Health Officer for YMCA, has announced he is running for the Sixth Congressional District seat in Michigan held by Fred Upton for…

Editor July 19, 2017

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Truck driver hospitalized after Sunday morning crash

The driver of a pickup truck lost control of his vehicle early Sunday morning in Hopkins Township and struck a utility pole. The motorist was injured and taken to a…

Editor July 16, 2017

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Gubernatorial candidate to visit Allegan County Dems

The Allegan County Democratic Party will have a picnic for Sixth Congressional District candidates and special guest gubernatorial candidate Bill Cobbs from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at…

Editor July 11, 2017

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Long-awaited Clippers Cafe opens in downtown Martin

by Austin Marsman The Clippers Café opened its doors for the first time this past weekend in downtown Martin. The barn-like structure is ready for new life after the former…

Editor July 11, 2017

Community Notices

Summer storm wreaks havoc on Wayland area residents

News sources from all over the state have reported that more than 100,00 Michigan residents were without power Friday morning, afternoon and evening after a severe thunder storm moved through…

Editor July 7, 2017