Posted inCommunity Notices
Benefit dinner for cancer victim slated for July 23
A benefit dinner for Missy Peckham is planned for 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday July 23, at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E Superior St. The event will include…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Seventh annual Main Street celebration is this weekend
The seventh annual Main Street celebration in downtown Wayland will be held Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16. The festival will be kicked off Friday evening when New Life…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Dorr Township candidates’ forum planned for July 26
The Dorr Township Library again will coordinate a local candidates’ forum for four people seeking two seats on the Dorr Township Board in the Aug. 2 primary election. The forum…
Posted inCommunity Notices
City Council honors Sgt. Mark Rookus for 29 years of service
A plaque was presented Monday evening by Mayor Tim Bala (right) to Sgt. Mark Rookus, thanking him for his 29 years of service on the Wayland Police Department. Rookus, a…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Recent grad Bailey Ballard crowned 2016 Miss Hopkins
Recent Hopkins High School graduate Bailey Ballard was crowned Miss Hopkins Monday at this year's local Fourth of July celebration in the community. Ballard, a track star for the Lady…
Posted inCommunity Notices
‘Funtastic’ free lunch series only at United Church this week
The summer "Funtastic" free lunch series continues this week, but only at the United Church of Wayland, from 11:30 a.m. until noon. There will be no special program, but children…
Posted inCommunity Notices
United Way seeking 3rd director since Gabriel’s retirement
The Allegan County United Way organization now has gone through two directors since the retirement of Mimi Gabriel of Hopkins three years ago. The United Way last month parted ways…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Campbell’s exit leaves only Genetski for clerk-register
Though his name will appear on the Aug. 2 Republican primary ballot, Allegan County Commissioner Jon Campbell is no longer a candidate for Allegan County Clerk-Register of Deeds. Campbell, a…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Folk music gathering slated Saturday at Vibrant Grains
The local folk music session will be held as usual on the first Saturday evening of the month at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main St., Wayland. Coordinator…
Posted inCommunity Notices
Father Alphonse is new pastor at St. Therese Church
The St. Therese Parish of Wayland is welcoming Father Alphonse Savarimuthu as its new pastor. Father Alphonse, who was trained by the Missionaries of Francis De Sales, has been reassigned…