Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

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

Community Notices

‘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

Community Notices

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

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