Community Notices

Campbell’s exit leaves only Genetski for clerk-register

Though his name will appear on the Aug. 2 Republican primary ballot, Allegan County Commissioner Jon Campbell is no longer a candidate for Allegan County Clerk-Register of Deeds. Campbell, a…

Editor July 1, 2016

Community Notices

Folk music gathering slated Saturday at Vibrant Grains

The local folk music session will be held as usual on the first Saturday evening of the month at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. Coordinator…

Editor July 1, 2016

Community Notices

Father Alphonse is new pastor at St. Therese Church

The St. Therese Parish of Wayland is welcoming Father Alphonse Savarimuthu as its new pastor. Father Alphonse, who was trained by the Missionaries of Francis De Sales, has been reassigned…

Editor June 30, 2016

Community Notices

WHS Class of ’66 members roam halls of their alma mater

The Wayland High School Class of 1966 had its 50th reunion this weekend with a variety of activities, may of them plotted by a committee headed by Colleen Lapham VanderPloeg.…

Editor June 26, 2016

Community Notices

Fourth of July weekend offers lots of local celebrations

The Fourth of July weekend in this area Friday, July 1, to Monday, July 4, once again will be highlighted by traditional celebrations in Leighton, Dorr and Hopkins Townships. Leighton…

Editor June 26, 2016

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Two area library directors presenters in ALA convention

The Michigan Library Association was so proud of two of its library directors that this photo was snapped of them as they prepared to be presenters for a special gathering…

Editor June 24, 2016

Community Notices

Second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow is July 9-10

Gun Lake Tribe of Pottawatomi Indians and Jijak Foundation will put together the second annual Sweet Grass Moon Pow Wow, a cultural celebration of Pottawatomi traditions, Saturday and Sunday, July…

Editor June 24, 2016

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Farmers Market back in business next to Henika Library

The Wayland Farmers Market has resumed at its downtown site, the parking lot next to the Henika District Library, 149 S. Main St. Available in the early summer are sugar…

Editor June 16, 2016

Community Notices

Playtime in the Park event for today canceled

Playtime in the Park is canceled today, Tuesday, June 14, because of rain. The Fresh Food Fairy inside Steeby Elementary Gym is still being held at 10:30am with free lunch…

Editor June 14, 2016

Community Notices

Laura Foster wins Brenner Teacher of Year award

Laura Foster, who has been teaching sixth grade at Pine Street Elementary since 1993, is this year’s winner of the Kathryn L. Brenner Teacher of the Year award. Foster earned…

Editor June 13, 2016