Category: Community Notices

Infant brother of tragic crash victim continues to improve

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Infant Gabriel Duley, brother of 5-year-old traffic crash victim Caleb Duley, will be moved to another floor Saturday and then Monday will be going to Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center in Grand Rapids. He needs to learn how to suck his bottle and swallow again. He is doing better and...
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Two-vehicle traffic crash occurs at 135th Ave. and 7th Street

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Local citizen Jane Balder Davidson took this photo Tuesday of a two-vehicle traffic crash on 135th Avenue and 7th Street in Leighton Township. Rescue personnel are shown here at the scene with a red van that was involved, but there was no word about how the accident occurred or about...
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Bridge at Martin exit, No. 55, over U.S.-131 is now open

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The bridge at the Martin exit, No. 55, for access to the east-west M-222 between Martin and Allegan now is open. The bridge was brought down last winter and has caused traffic to detour. particularly to the east toward Martin. The bridge was open on the first day of the...
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Martin has 2 woodworking projects on top in state contest

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Industrial arts instructor George Williston worked diligently with his woodworking classes this year, and 16 projects were entered into the regional woodworking competition May 9. Martin had 13 projects that advanced to the state competition May 16 and two projects finished on top. (Photo supplied)
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Three new doctors join Robinson Dental, another expected

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                Three new dentists have joined the Robinson Dental practice on Reno Drive in Wayland, and there are rumors another will be welcomed soon. The three newcomers are Drs. Elizabeth White, Lance Dehne and Malavi Patel. All are referred to associate dentists in...
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Public Safety Beat: 5-year-old crash victim’s parents WHS grads

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The parents of a 5-year-old Middleville boy tragically killed in a traffic crash Saturday are both graduates of Wayland High School. Scott and Amanda Duley were high school sweethearts in Wayland and graduated in 1997, according to retired Wayland teacher Laura Sage, who also lived in Middleville for a number...
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Wayland High School grad retires from Allegan Fire Dept.

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A special surprise retirement party was held earlier this month for Ronald Luyk (center, holding poster), who is stepping down at the Allegan Fire Department after many years of service. Luyk, who also is retired from Allegan Public Schools, is a 1966 graduate of Wayland High School. (Photo supplied)
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Wayland Middle School drama club to present comedy

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The Wayland Middle School drama program will present "Circus Olympus," a mythical Greek comedy," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the Wayland Middle School cafeteria. Admission is free WMS teachers Nikkia Robinson and Rebecca Thebo are directing the play. The students in the play are from Drama Club advisory...
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Area Memorial Day activities, ceremonies announced

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Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 25, with ceremonies and activities planned for the Wayland, Hopkins, Martin and Dorr areas. The following is a rundown on activities and ceremonies planned for Monday: Wayland Military honors ceremonies will take place at local cemeteries at 8:15 a.m. at Hooker, 8:30 a.m....
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Biggby coffee shop construction near completion, not open yet

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Work has been progressing at the site of the Biggby Coffee Shop on West Superior Street in Wayland. The franchise business will open soon and include a drive-through service. It is attached to the complex that includes the laundramat, Little Caesar's, Nextel and Sky Nails. Signs along U.S.-131 proclaim its...
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