Community Notices

Pine Street Spelling Bee winners announced

Pine Street Elementary held its annual spelling be Wednesday, Jan.18. The first place winner was Summer Morrison and Jacob Cutler was runner up. Both students will advance to the Allegan…

Editor January 23, 2017

Community Notices

Steeby Elementary designated as ‘Reward School’

The Michigan Department of Education has identified Steeby Elementary as a Reward School in its score cards released this week. The State Department of Education defines a school as a…

Editor January 20, 2017

Community Notices

Nominations sought for WHS Alumni Hall of Fame

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominees for the 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame. Thoe who wish to nominate a candidate for consideration may the nominee’s name and qualifications to Principal…

Editor January 20, 2017

Community Notices

Hopkins schools community forum slated for Jan. 30

A community forum on the local public school system is being planned for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, at the Hopkins High School cafeteria. All members of the…

Editor January 19, 2017

Community Notices

So why were Wayland, Hopkins Martin schools called off?

Former Wayland Board of Education President Tom Salingue posted this photo he took this morning of a rural road in the Wayland school district. He said he did so because…

Editor January 17, 2017

Community Notices

Icy rural roads close schools; Let’s be careful out there!

Wayland and Hopkins districts called off school for Wednesday on Tuesday evening because of the icy conditions of back roads. Rain Tuesday afternoon and evening washed out a lot of…

Editor January 10, 2017

Community Notices

Last monthly Rabbit River folk gathering will be Feb. 4

The monthly Rabbit River folk music gathering will come to an end after the Feb. 4 program. "Well, it was a good run," said founder and organizer J.D. Gonzales. "Almost…

Editor January 10, 2017

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Three WHS students to sing with State Honors Choir

Wayland Union High School choir students (from left) Shawn Sutherby, David Huynh and Nick Wnuk achieved positions in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. They will be…

Editor January 5, 2017

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Hopkins Township house a total loss in morning fire

No one was injured, but authorities say this house in Hopkins Township was a total loss this morning in a fire. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department indicated a…

Editor January 5, 2017

Community Notices

The Leprecons to ring in new year at folk gathering

The next monthly Rabbit River folk gathering will kick off the new year at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, with featured artist/group the Leprecons. The venue will be the Vibrant…

Editor January 3, 2017