Community Notices

New downtown Wayland traffic lights are efficiently operating

November 13, 2015

The new downtown Wayland traffic lights have been installed at the corner of Superior and Main Streets. Reno Agency owner Mike Salisbury, who took this photo, said, "What makes them 'cool' instead of just the look is that they are 'smart' or 'green' traffic lights. The camera above the light...

Wayland Kiwanis to sponsor Gingerbread House contest Dec. 4

November 10, 2015

The Wayland Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Gingerbread House Contest during Wayland’s annual Art Hop celebration Friday, Dec. 4. A Kiwanis spokesperson said, “We are seeking registrations to enter gingerbread houses. Deadline to register is Nov. 25. You don’t need to make your house by Nov. 25, just pre-register.” There...

WHS grad Kyle Pitcher to join orchestra in concert Nov. 19

November 10, 2015

The Wayland Union High School Orchestras will present its first concert of the season at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Fine Arts Center. “The Genius Concert” will feature music composed by artists who changed the music scene in their generations. Included in this prestigious list are Mozart, Bach,...

Wayland High School debaters sweep Sailor Classic Tournamemt

November 9, 2015

The Wayland High School varsity debate group took first through fourth places in the team competition and six of the top ten individual awards at the Sailor Classic Debate Tournament Saturday at Rockford, hosted by Muskegon Mona Shores. Coach Andrea Brown said, "they gained valuable experience as well as multiple...

Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners to visit next folk gathering Nov. 7

November 4, 2015

The next local folk gathering will feature "Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners” playing in the tradition of 3 Chords and the Truth, bringing traditional country, bluegrass and Americana; songs that tell a story of the rural American. As always the music starts at 6 p.m. at the Vibrant Grains...

City manager interviews for 3 candidates will be held Nov. 14

November 3, 2015

Three candidates to succeed Wayland City Manager Mike Selden will be interviewed at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at City Hall council chambers. The schedule is as follows: • 10 a.m. — Josh Eggleston, currently the city administrator of Durand, Wisc. • 11 a.m. — Michael...

Former Dick’s Market building may turn into Ace Hardware store

October 31, 2015

The old Dick's Market building inside the Hillside Mall on 142 Avenue in Dorr soon may have a tenant. Matthew Janrog of Cedar Springs has been working extensively on securing financing to turn the site, abandoned in 2006 when Dick's moved across the street, into an Ace Hardware store on...

Hopkins FFA among nation’s top 10 as ‘Model of Innovation’

October 30, 2015

The Hopkins High School chapter of the FFA was selected as one of the top ten chapters in the nation as a "Model of Innovation" for community development out of 600 national chapter award applications this week at the Michigan FFA convention in East Lansing this week. Advisor is Jessica...

Shelbyville man killed in crash of semi-trucks in Indiana

October 30, 2015

A Shelbyville man died Thursday morning in a traffic crash in Swayzee, southwest of Marion, Ind. David Hoffman, 54 of Shelbyville, died at the scene. Authorities said it wasn’t clear if he died from crash injuries or the fire. Indiana State Police said a semi-truck traveling eastbound at 9:15 a.m....

Construction begins for new traffic lights at downtown 4 corners

October 29, 2015

Work crews have been at the four corners of downtown Wayland lately. City Manager Mike Selden said, "Basically, they are just replacing the old signal and cross walk lights, with new equipment. The traffic lights will be on new arm bars, versus the old wire system and the cross walk...

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