Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

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Used car dealership: Now you see it, now you don’t

The new used car dealership that reopened a couple of months ago in downtown Wayland suddenly had no vehicles for sale this morning. There also were reports a surveying crew…

Editor October 18, 2016

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Hopkins ag teacher presented with Outstanding Educator award

Jessica Couch, FFA advisor and agriscience teacher at Hopkins High School, Monday was officially presented with the Outstanding Educator Award in Michigan. Shown taking part in the ceremony are (from…

Editor October 18, 2016

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Work done on back doors, rear entry of proposed distillery

Workers this morning were pouring concrete for the back entry of the Jayda Gayle Distillery. Work has been continuing, though much more slowly than before, at the site near the…

Editor October 11, 2016