Community Notices

Barry Hastings vows to return after he recuperates

November 8, 2016

Larry Hamp, aka columnist Barry Hastings, passed out while being second in line to vote at the Hastings Township Hall early Tuesday morning. He was taken by ambulance to Pennock Hospital for tests and rest, but declared he wanted to return to his home rather than stay in the facility....

Harvest Dinner Saturday night at Methodist Church

November 3, 2016

The Wayland United Methodist Church, 200 Church St., will have its annual Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the church basement. Cost will be $10 apiece for adults, children ages 6 to 12 for $5 and children under 5 for free. The dinner will include...

WMS to send 11 students to honors choir concert

November 3, 2016

Eleven Wayland Middle School students will sing in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Honors Choir concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. The middle school choir is directed by Kristi Oostdyk. Pictured are (back row, from left) Anna Sanger, Olivia Gamelin, Kendal...

WHS grad C.J. Miller wins award at Baker College

November 2, 2016

Caroline J. Miller (center), a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, has been named the Rotaractor of the Month for October at Baker College in Muskegon. A two-sport star as a Wildcat, in softball and basketball, she apparently has shown she excels in academics as well. (Photo supplied)

Thornapple Valley Strings to play at next folk session

October 31, 2016

The Thornapple Valley Strings, four talented musicians who have played together for about four years, will be special guests for the next Rabbit River folk gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at Vibrant Grains, 142 S. Main St. Band members include Ken Moore from Middleville, lead singer and rhythm guitar; Judy Moore on...

City clerk adding hours for absentee voter requests

October 28, 2016

The Wayland City Clerk’s office will be open Sunday, Oct. 30, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 5, for the sole purpose to accommodate absentee ballot requests for the Nov. 8 general election. City Clerk Michelle Herman said the deadline to turn in absentee ballots by mail will be Saturday,...

WHS Theatriks to do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Nov. 18-20

October 28, 2016

Wayland Union High School Theatriks will perform William Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet" Nov. 18-20, at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The play is directed by Rebecca Black. There will be three performances: at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, and a matinee at 3 p.m. Sunday,...

Casino plans gas station, convenience store at Exit 61

October 27, 2016

Gun Lake Investments (GLI), in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), has announced construction is under way on a $4.4 million fuel and convenience store scheduled to open June 2017. The store will be located south of Gun Lake Casino’s main entrance, adjacent to exit 61 off the...

Pay hike offered to attract more substitute teachers

October 26, 2016

Wayland Union Schools has announced an increase in pay rate for substitute teachers and new incentives to help ease the sub shortage most school districts in Michigan are facing. The daily rate for day to day substitute teacher pay will increase to $80, previously $75, for a full day. Half...

Eight WHS students accepted into Regional Honors Choir

October 25, 2016

Eight Wayland High School students have been accepted into the Michigan School Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) Regional Honors Choir. This required hours of hard work and students submitted their auditions online. They will perform and audition for the State Honors Choir Dec. 3 at Western Michigan University. The students are (back...

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