Community Notices

Hilliards Corner Lounge owners say they’ll be back July 26

It's more than just a rumor that the Hillards Corner Lounge, a landmark business for more than a half century, will reopen. Owners posted on Facebook today, "Hilliards Corner Lounge…

Editor July 18, 2016

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Federal court upholds law affirming Gun Lake Casino trust

David Patchak’s long series of lawsuits against the Gun Lake Casino finally may be at an end. A federal appeals court ruled unanimously Friday that the U.S. Congress had the…

Editor July 15, 2016

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Martin Township also examining cost recovery ordinance

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted an ordinance amendment that will pave the way toward enacting a cost recovery ordinance. Such a local law has to be worded properly…

Editor July 14, 2016

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Benefit dinner for cancer victim slated for July 23

A benefit dinner for Missy Peckham is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday July 23, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E Superior St. The event will include…

Editor July 11, 2016

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Seventh annual Main Street celebration is this weekend

The seventh annual Main Street celebration in downtown Wayland will be held Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16. The festival will be kicked off Friday evening when New Life…

Editor July 10, 2016

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Dorr Township candidates’ forum planned for July 26

The Dorr Township Library again will coordinate a local candidates’ forum for four people seeking two seats on the Dorr Township Board in the Aug. 2 primary election. The forum…

Editor July 6, 2016

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City Council honors Sgt. Mark Rookus for 29 years of service

A plaque was presented Monday evening by Mayor Tim Bala (right) to Sgt. Mark Rookus, thanking him for his 29 years of service on the Wayland Police Department. Rookus, a…

Editor July 5, 2016

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Recent grad Bailey Ballard crowned 2016 Miss Hopkins

Recent Hopkins High School graduate Bailey Ballard was crowned Miss Hopkins Monday at this year's local Fourth of July celebration in the community. Ballard, a track star for the Lady…

Editor July 5, 2016

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‘Funtastic’ free lunch series only at United Church this week

The summer "Funtastic" free lunch series continues this week, but only at the United Church of Wayland, from 11:30 a.m. until noon. There will be no special program, but children…

Editor July 5, 2016

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United Way seeking 3rd director since Gabriel’s retirement

The Allegan County United Way organization now has gone through two directors since the retirement of Mimi Gabriel of Hopkins three years ago. The United Way last month parted ways…

Editor July 3, 2016