Community Notices

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

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…

Editor October 28, 2016

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Casino plans gas station, convenience store at Exit 61

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…

Editor October 27, 2016

Community Notices

Pay hike offered to attract more substitute teachers

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…

Editor October 26, 2016

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Eight WHS students accepted into Regional Honors Choir

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.…

Editor October 25, 2016

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Main Street fall business workshop planned for Nov. 9

A fall workshop geared to local small business owners is planned for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St. in…

Editor October 24, 2016

Community Notices

One business coming, 1 going in downtown Wayland

Cindi's Boutique, which moved into its new quarters in the 100 block of North Main Street not long ago from its old location on West Superior Street, has closed its…

Editor October 24, 2016

Community Notices

Seven Hopkins FFAers receive rare American Degrees

Seven former Hopkins High School FFA members received their American Degrees Last week. "I couldn't be prouder of each of them for achieving their goals and receiving this honor that only 1/2% of…

Editor October 24, 2016

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United Church of Wayland calls new pastor from Louisiana

The United Church of Wayland has called the Rev. Bonnie Simerly to the pulpit all the way from Louisiana. Simerly, who has not yet indicated when she will start her…

Editor October 23, 2016

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50 WHS students inducted into National Honor Society

The Wayland High School chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 50 new members into the scholastic honors group in a ceremony at the Fine Arts Center. Chapter President…

Editor October 21, 2016

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ReCar Nation dealership has relocated to Plainwell

The used car dealership ReCar Nation, which sported an empty lot earlier this week in downtown Wayland, has relocated to Plainwell. Woody Woodcox, who bought the business from Nick Oetman…

Editor October 20, 2016