Community Notices

Hopkins Medical Clinic closing its doors after 2 years in community

December 3, 2015

The Hopkins Family Medical Clinic is closing its doors today after serving the community for almost two years. The clinic, a member of the Spectrum Pennock Health Services family, opened at 310 Water St. in January 2014. No specific reason was offered to patients, according to Hopkins Village President Mary...

State Police to conduct ‘Stuff a Blue Goose’ campaign Saturday

December 1, 2015

Michigan State Police Wayland post will be at the Hastings Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and at the Plainwell Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept donations and answer any questions about the “Stuff A Blue Goose“ holiday charity drive. "Stuff a Blue Goose" is a...

‘Punch Drunk’ ukulele band to visit next Rabbit River folk gathering

November 30, 2015

Punch Drunk, a ukulele band full of energy and pizzazz, will be guest performer at the next Rabbit River folk gathering at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Vibrant Grains restaurant and Bakery, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. Band members are John French, Sara Wagner and Chuck Deyo. They have played...

Unusual on-line ‘confession’ explains power outage at Reno Drive

November 27, 2015

Power was out along Reno Drive for more than an hour Friday evening, affecting Harding's Market and Do-It-Best Hardware. The cause of out the outage was "confessed" on Facebook by Lisa Harnish of Hopkins, who said a truck and trailer driven by her husband, Larry, struck a power box. Ms....

Elite Auto Clinic buys Estelle Automotive Gun Lake repair business

November 26, 2015

Ownership of the Elite Auto Clinic of Gun Lake auto repair shop has changed hands, with Matt Dykstra (right) taking over from Walter Estelle of Estelle Automotive. Dykstra, a lifetime resident of the Gun Lake area, has been a long time friend of Estelle, and he will keep the same...

State Police promoting safety precautions for holiday shopping

November 25, 2015

Michigan State Police are reminding holiday shoppers that following a few safety precautions can help this season remain fun for all. “A primary factor in crime prevention is being aware of your surroundings and potential areas of danger,” stated Trooper Cecil Vashaw from the Wayland Post. “By remaining vigilant and...

Area senior citizens’ holiday luncheon will be Wednesday, Dec. 2

November 18, 2015

The Wayland Community Education’s Leisure Life program’s second annual holiday luncheon will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 2, at the at the Windsor Woods Village Community Room, 1135 W. Superior St. in Wayland. The event, for adults at least 55 years old, will feature a free...

Wayland, Dorr gasoline prices drop below $2 per gallon milestone

November 17, 2015

A milestone of sorts was reached in the Dorr and Wayland areas Tuesday when gasoline prices dropped below $2 per gallon. There has been some speculation that prices could sink to as low as $1.50 by Christmas, but it continues only to be rumors. This sign is outside the Mobile...

Michigan State Police warn of Internet dangers for children

November 17, 2015

With statistics that show nearly three in 10 parents (29%) let their children use the Internet without any restrictions or supervision, the Wayland post of the Michigan State Police is reminding parents that while the Internet can be a valuable tool, it is also a dangerous place for children. “Prevention...

Middle school tennis courts padlocked as unsafe, unusable

November 14, 2015

Just as a facility needs assessment is being conducted by Tower Pinkster for Wayland Union Schools, the middle school tennis courts have been shut down and gates padlocked. School officials have indicated the courts are unplayable and unsafe, which makes it necessary for all physical education classes to use the...

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