Community Notices

Wayland State Police call motorists’ attention to dangers of distracted driving

Trooper Cecil Vashaw, Michigan State Police, Wayland Post, is warning motorists about the serious dangers of distracted driving in the wake of many reports of fatal accidents. More than 380…

Editor September 24, 2015

Community Notices

Two renovated buildings making progress on South Main Street

Two renovated buildings on South Main Street in Wayland are improving the downtown appearance, according to City Councilwoman Lisa Banas, who noted the facade grants facilitated by the Downtown Development…

Editor September 21, 2015

Community Notices

Martin High School dedicates a new football scoreboard

The new Martin High School football scoreboard was dedicated last Friday evening during the home game against Marcellus. Members of the Edwin Shook family were present for the presentation. Edwin…

Editor September 16, 2015

Community Notices

Free meals for kids summer program serves more than 8,300

Jeff Williams (left), pastor of the Wayland United Methodist Church, and Tim Murtaugh, interim pastor at the United Church of Wayland, two of the recipients of awards from the Wayland…

Editor September 14, 2015

Community Notices

Two new teachers welcomed at Hopkins High, Middle Schools

Linsay Mitchell and Mack Scudder are the newest teachers this year in the Hopkins Public Schools system, in special education and U.S. history, respectively. Mitchell, who works at the high…

Editor September 14, 2015

Community Notices

Health outlook for board member’s, teacher’s child improving

A newborn girl to Kristiana Kay and Pete Zondervan is making positive strides after undergoing two surgeries this month. Kinsley, who was born Sept. 3 at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital…

Editor September 10, 2015

Community Notices

Leighton Township welcomes new fire truck now in service

The new Leighton Township fire truck has arrived and is now in service. The Leighton Township Board earlier this year spent more than $300,000 on a five-year-old fire truck that…

Editor September 4, 2015

Community Notices

Judge orders pizza business to drop the ‘Joe’ from ‘Joe’s Way’

Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin has ordered Stefano Levant (right) to drop the name "Joe's" in his Joe's Way pizza business that reopened earlier this year in the plaza…

Editor September 3, 2015

Community Notices

Annual Wayland Athletic Boosters Bash raises funds for sports

The annual Wayland Athletic Boosters' "Bash" was held Saturday evening at the Orchard Hills Golf Course. The event included food, fun and fellowship, along with prizes in an effort to…

Editor August 30, 2015

Community Notices

Panhandler stirs up debate on possible Dorr Township ordinance

This gentleman holding a cardboard sign is causing a bit of a stir in Dorr Township lately. The panhandler often can be seen at the corner of 142nd Avenue and…

Editor August 28, 2015