Community Notices

Barry Hastings vows to return after he recuperates

Larry Hamp, aka columnist Barry Hastings, passed out while being second in line to vote at the Hastings Township Hall early Tuesday morning. He was taken by ambulance to Pennock…

Editor November 8, 2016

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Harvest Dinner Saturday night at Methodist Church

The Wayland United Methodist Church, 200 Church St., will have its annual Harvest Dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the church basement. Cost will be $10…

Editor November 3, 2016

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WMS to send 11 students to honors choir concert

Eleven Wayland Middle School students will sing in the Michigan Schools Vocal Music Association (MSVMA) State Honors Choir concert at 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids.…

Editor November 3, 2016

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WHS grad C.J. Miller wins award at Baker College

Caroline J. Miller (center), a 2015 graduate of Wayland High School, has been named the Rotaractor of the Month for October at Baker College in Muskegon. A two-sport star as…

Editor November 2, 2016

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Thornapple Valley Strings to play at next folk session

The Thornapple Valley Strings, four talented musicians who have played together for about four years, will be special guests for the next Rabbit River folk gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at Vibrant…

Editor October 31, 2016

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City clerk adding hours for absentee voter requests

The Wayland City Clerk’s office will be open Sunday, Oct. 30, Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 5, for the sole purpose to accommodate absentee ballot requests for the Nov.…

Editor October 28, 2016

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WHS Theatriks to do ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Nov. 18-20

Wayland Union High School Theatriks will perform William Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet" Nov. 18-20, at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. The play is directed by Rebecca Black. There will…

Editor October 28, 2016

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Casino plans gas station, convenience store at Exit 61

Gun Lake Investments (GLI), in conjunction with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), has announced construction is under way on a $4.4 million fuel and convenience store scheduled to open…

Editor October 27, 2016

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Pay hike offered to attract more substitute teachers

Wayland Union Schools has announced an increase in pay rate for substitute teachers and new incentives to help ease the sub shortage most school districts in Michigan are facing. The…

Editor October 26, 2016

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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