Community Notices

Wayland City election Nov. 3 has 4 candidates running unopposed

October 27, 2015

Though people who live in the City of Wayland don't have a dog in the well-publicized hunt for 80th District State Representative Tuesday, Nov. 3, they do have an opportunity to show up at the polls for a City Council election. The "contest," if it can be referred to as...

‘Say Boo to the Flu’ clinic will be conducted Friday at Fine Arts Center

October 27, 2015

A "Say Boo to the Flu" clinic will be conducted at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday during the annual "Hallowed Halls" celebration. Flu shot vaccines will be provided by Walgreens as part of the FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, dedicated to building strong...

Pine Street, WMS students to take part in Zombie Fun Run Friday

October 26, 2015

Don’t be alarmed if you see zombies running behind the middle school this Friday! They’re really students from Wayland Middle School and Pine Street Elementary participating in the first Zombie Fun Run. The WMS Parent Advisory Committee and the Pine Street Family Association are putting on the one mile walk/run...

Village of Hopkins smoke testing sanitary sewer lines this week

October 25, 2015

The Village of Hopkins is conducting smoke testing of sanitary sewer lines this week as part of a project to map and look for repair needs of its sewer system. Hopkins Village President Mary Howard explained, "Smoke may be seen coming out of roof vents, foundations, catch basins, manhole covers,...

Elder law attorney to speak to Wayland Leisure Life Group

October 25, 2015

Elder Law Attorney Caroline M. Dellenbusch will speak on the topic “Dispelling the Myths of Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning” at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wayland Union Schools Transportation Building, 851 Wildcat Drive. A luncheon will follow for adults ages 55-plus. Luncheon...

Dr. Grobstein sells Dorr Veterinary Clinic to MSU grad Dr. Kayce Koski

October 23, 2015

The Dorr Veterinary Clinic’s ownership is changing hands at its location on 18th Street between Dorr and Hillards. Dr. Ames Grobstein, who has been the clinic’s primary veterinarian since 2000, is handing over the reins to Dr. Kayce Koski, a 2009 graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine....

Preliminary work starts on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township

October 22, 2015

Preliminary work has started on Gregorville Road in Wayland Township this fall. The project will include a stretch from Division to 6th Street, 2.02 miles and include clearing, grading, culvert replacement, adding aggregate, crushing, shaping and restoration. The Township Board accepted the bid of Langlois & Sons Excavating in the...

Is Freda’s Fish Fry closed at its North Main Street location?

October 19, 2015

The Freda's Fish Fry Restaurant just south of the traffic light in downtown Wayland gave the appearance that it was closed Monday. A peek inside would yield plenty of empty space and few signs of culinary life. Owner Alicia Thorpe Sunday night posted on Facebook, "I have ate the last...

5th annual Wayland Fall Fun Fest scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24

October 19, 2015

The fifth annual Wayland Fall Fun Fest is planned for the downtown area from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The family-oriented festival will include rick-or-treating at local businesses on Main and Superior streets, a haunted historic walking tour, a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, hayrides, live music with Silent...

Speaker podium finally arrives for Wayland City Council meetings

October 19, 2015

It’s finally here! The Wayland City Council has been talking for a long time about having a podium for people to stand behind while addressing city officials in proceedings, and Monday night Councilman Tim Rose wheeled it into the chambers for its first official appearance. City Clerk Michelle Herman said...

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