Community Notices

Public hearing slated for Aug. 12 on ‘Lake Residential District’

July 31, 2015

The Leighton Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Leighton District Library, 4451 Twelfth St., Moline, to take comments on proposed amendments to the township zoning ordinance and zoning map. The proposed changes will create an “LR-Lake Residential District” by incorporating...

Martin marching band plans halftime sneak preview Saturday

July 30, 2015

The Martin Clipper High School Marching Band is performing a sneak preview of the 2015 halftime show at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the high school. All family and friends of the band are welcome. (Photo supplied)

Golf scramble proceeds to aid boy fighting leukemia

July 26, 2015

"Divots for Dawson," a golf scramble to help raise funds to defray costs of treatment for 5-year-old Dawson Babiak will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Dawson, son of Wayland teacher Alison Babiak and Hopkins teacher Jason Babiak, is a 5 year...

Wayland High School softball players excel in the classroom too

July 22, 2015

And the honors keep on pouring in for the 2015 Wayland High School softball team. This time the honor, presented at Central Michigan University, was for having the top academic team regardless of division. This, in addition to winning the Division 2 state championship and pitcher Mallory Teunissen being selected...

Summer concerts in City Park will be Friday nights, Aug. 7-28

July 21, 2015

The annual summer Friday night concert series at the City Park in Wayland is set for its 2015 season. The concerts all will start at 7 p.m. on consecutive Fridays next month, including Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The Wayland City Council Monday night, July 20, approved the $2,164...

Dorr, Henika libraries to offer special programs, free meals

July 19, 2015

The Dorr Township and Henika District libraries are planning some special fun events in the next couple of weeks to go along with the summer free meals program. Henika and Great Start will have “Bubble Science!” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Steeby Elementary in the 400 block of...

Main Street celebration overcomes rain and heat warnings

July 18, 2015

The weather outlook late Friday and early Saturday was downright gloomy, threatening the pleasures of the annual Main Street celebration in downtown Wayland. Indeed a bizarre thundershower rolled into town about 10:30 a.m. Saturday under unique and fast-moving clouds, dampening the car show at the City Park for a spell....

Kalamazoo Nature Center visit highlights free meals week

July 12, 2015

The sixth week of the Wayland Union School District’s free meals summer program for children resumes Monday and continues through Friday, July 17. The highlight program of the week will be a presentation at the Henika District Library at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Steeby Elementary on East Superior...

Arny Rodriguez to open Acqua In Vino wine and cheese shop

July 10, 2015

Working is progressing on the building that will house a specialty grocery store and wine and cheese shop behind the vacant blue building on South Main Street next to Harlequin Hair Fashions. Acqua In Vino Owner Arnaldo (Arny) Rodriguez (pictured) is no stranger to...

Miss Hopkins crown polishes off terrific year for Sam Ludlam

July 9, 2015

It's been a terrific year for Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam (left). She is shown here receiving the sash from previous winner Haley Gilder for being selected Miss Hopkins 2015 at the annual Fourth of July celebration. Ludlam this academic year also was elected vice president of the Michigan...

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