Community Notices

Light snow is slippery and is causing traffic accidents

A winter snowstorm that was expected to be very light actually caused some traffic problems Monday morning. A traffic crash was reported on M-179 yin Yankee Springs Township and this…

Editor December 18, 2023

Community Notices

Traffic crash shuts down stretch in Yankee Springs

The Wayland and Yankee Springs Fire Departments are asking area motorists to avoid M-179 (Chief Noonday Road) between Sixth and Eighth streets because of a traffic crash. Emergency vehicles are…

Editor December 18, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake Winterfest ‘Idol’ contest venues announced

The Gun Lake Winterfest celebration, this year scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 17, has announced six venues for the annual “Gun Lake Idol” karaoke contest. The locations will be: Thirsty Buddy,…

Editor December 15, 2023

Community Notices

Fire at empty house blocks traffic on East Superior St.

Local authorities have reported a fire at an abandoned house on East Superior Street Wednesday morning caused the street to be blocked off between Steeby Elementary and Main Street. The…

Editor December 13, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins FFA foursome gets silver medal in nationals

Four Hopkins FFA chapter members recently received recognition at the National FFA Convention by earning a silver medal and placing 27th in the National Farm and Agribusiness Management Contest. Emily…

Editor December 12, 2023

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WHS graduate Haleigh Hielkema earns master’s

Dorr native and Wayland High School graduate Haleigh Hielkema Saturday officially was presented with her master of business administration degree at Grand Valley State University. She is shown here with…

Editor December 9, 2023

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WHS student will sing with state honors choir in Jan.

Wayland High School student Tiannah Garcia made it into the SSAA Honors Choir, and will now be rehearsing four new titles to prepare for the State Honors Choir Performance in…

Editor December 8, 2023

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Chamber’s Business of the Year is notorious survivor

The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner Thursday evening, when there was an interesting and unusual choice made for Business of the Year. Selected was the 4…

Editor December 7, 2023

Community Notices

Former Wayland Supt. takes top post at Northview

Former Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds was chosen superintendent Monday night at Northview Public Schools Board of Education meeting. Hinds, who led Wayland from 2020 to 2022, had…

Editor December 4, 2023

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Sycamore Elementary is ranked No. 44 in the state

Sycamore Elementary School in the Hopkins Public School District is ranked No. 44 among Michigan elementary schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well…

Editor December 4, 2023