Community Notices

Mitchell Lapham is 66th Eagle Scout from Troop No. 97

Mitchell Lapham (left) became the latest recipient of the Eagle Scout award at a ceremony this weekend at the Wayland United Methodist Church. He is now the 66th young man…

Editor March 6, 2016

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Workshop is March 15 on sale, leasing of downtown buildings

Wayland’s Economic Restructuring Committee will have an informal workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Bay Ponte Inn’s Fireside Room, Gun Lake. The workshop is…

Editor March 3, 2016

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Second big winter storm in a week hits West Michigan

Another winter snowstorm hit West Michigan Tuesday, less than a week after getting nailed by 11 inches of the white stuff. The scene for motorists looked a lot like this,…

Editor March 1, 2016

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STEM program planned at Hopkins Middle School March 7

An engineering and design STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) program is planned for 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 7 at Hopkins Middle School. This is a free program…

Editor March 1, 2016

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Tanis Sisters guest performers at folk gathering March 5

Lovers of bluegrass, country, blues and oldies are invited to the monthly gathering of fellowship and music at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S.…

Editor February 29, 2016

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Hopkins schools plan info meeting on sinking fund election

A public information meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at the Hopkins High School media center to talk about a special election coming up on Tuesday,…

Editor February 24, 2016

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WHS robotics team finishes project for FIRST competition

Wayland High School's first-ever robotics team met the Feb. 23 deadline for building its unit for the FIRST competition. Shown here are the team members and their advisor and whatever…

Editor February 24, 2016

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Former Wayland City police officer running for sheriff

Stacey Browe, a former Wayland City police officer, has announced she will be a candidate for Kent County Sheriff in the Republican Party August primary. Browe, who now is a…

Editor February 24, 2016

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Fisherman rescued after falling through ice in Gun Lake area

A 64-year-old fisherman was rescued Monday by emergency responders after falling through the ice in the Gun Lake area. Barry County public safety officials said they were summoned just after…

Editor February 23, 2016

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Fund-raiser for Jayde VanZalen planned at Hopkins hoops game

Hopkins High School will have a fund-raiser for Jayde VanZalen and her family during the girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball games Friday evening against Wyoming Godwin Heights. The Student Council,…

Editor February 16, 2016