Community Notices

Free food truck visit today changed to Wayland Fire Station

February 20, 2015

The monthly distribution of free food for the needy will be conducted from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Wayland City Fire Station at the corner of Church and West Superior streets. The location customarily is at the United Church of Wayland parking lot on East Superior,...

Public Safety Beat: Wayland schools briefly on lockdown

February 18, 2015

Wayland Union Middle School and Wayland Union High School were put under a partial lockdown/shelter-in-place just after 10 a.m. Wednesday because of the presence of a suspicious individual in the middle school parking lot. Wayland Union Middle School administration officiasls contacted Wayland City Police, who responded quickly. The suspect was...

Wayland High School seeks Alumni Hall of Fame nominations

February 17, 2015

Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for the inductee into the 2015 Alumni Hall of Fame. Citizens may nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Tom Cutler, Principal, Wayland Union High School, 870 E. Superior St., Wayland, MI 49348 or email to cutlert@wayland.k12.mi.us...

United Church of Wayland plans ‘lock-in, campout’ Saturday, Feb. 28

February 16, 2015

A winter youth lock-in is being planned for for 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 to noon Sunday, March 1. Gabe and Ashlyn Kerley are organizing the lock-in for children between the ages of 5 and 18. They are welcomed and encouraged to bring a friend who does not attend United...

‘Robin Hood & the Heroes of Sherwood Forest’ will be Feb. 27-March 1

February 12, 2015

Wayland Union High School students will present a classic story, "Robin Hood & the Heroes of Sherwood Forest," Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, Feb. 27-March 1 in the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center. This fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by Randy Wyatt emphasizes a community of...

Free tax assistance program called off for Feb. 14 and March 7

February 9, 2015

Free tax preparation sessions offered through the Allegan County United Way and United bank by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance have been canceled. Two sessions had been scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, March 7, at Steeby Elementary School in Wayland, but because an unexpected loss of certified personnel,...

Fresh adaptation of ‘Robin Hood’ will be Feb. 27 and 28, March 1

February 9, 2015

“Robin Hood and the Heros of Sherwood Forest” will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The play is billed as a “fresh adaptation of the well-known English tale by...

Current Allegan County Stray Dogs: Feb. 5

February 5, 2015

Quackers" is a goofy boy who came in as a stray today. He was found on 126th in Shelbyville. His owners have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, to claim him. After that date, he will be available for adoption. All stray pets at the Allegan County Shelter have a...

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sessions set for Feb. 14, March 7

January 29, 2015

The Allegan County United Way and the United Bank are sponsoring two “Super Saturday” tax assistance events at Steeby Elementary Feb. 14 and March 7. The program is made possible through the United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, in which low to moderate income individuals can get their...

Bridge reconstruction at Martin U.S.-131 exit to begin Feb. 9

January 28, 2015

Bridge reconstruction will start Monday, Feb. 9, over M-222 at the Martin exit of the U.S.-131 expressway. Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation have said the work is expected to be completed in time for the June 12-14 B-93 Birthday Bash just south of the exit. There have been...

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