Community Notices

Dollar General to reopen in Wayland, vows changes

The Dollar General store in downtown Wayland now will reopen after the collapse of its roof earlier this month. Casey Joy, the manager of the local store, posted on Facebook…

Editor January 30, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins Library closing temporarily for renovations

Hopkins District Library will be closed for renovations starting Thursday, Feb. 15, for about four to six weeks. The renovations, which started last summer with a new roof and new…

Editor January 29, 2024

Community Notices

Terry Hutchinson chosen Dorr Firefighter of the Year

Terry Hutchinson has been selected as the 2023 Dorr Township Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief Gary Fordham said, "We're grateful for your dedication to the community!"

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be…

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

Hopkins Junior High FFA team qualifies for regionals

The Hopkins Junior High conduct of meeting team members came in first place in the FFA districts Wednesday and now are headed to regionals in two weeks (Feb. 7) at…

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland Dollar General roof collapses, makes mess

The roof above the Dollar General store in downtown Wayland collapsed late Tuesday night under the strain of excess snow and ice in recent storms. Crews were on the scene…

Editor January 24, 2024

Community Notices

WHS Alumni Hall of Fame nominees deadline March 1

Wayland Union Schools is seeking input for the 2024 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by filling out the Google Form. Deadline for submitting nominations is at 2:30 p.m. March 1.…

Editor January 23, 2024

Community Notices

This time it’s ice that shuts down schools, ballgames

Tuesday morning's arrival of ice closed Martin, Wayland and Hopkins public schools. Wayland's basketball game Tuesday night was rescheduled for the following Monday. Meanwhile, Christian Neighbors was closed for the…

Editor January 23, 2024

Community Notices

Wayland schools to seek non-homestead renewal

Voters in the Wayland Union School District will be asked to approve the renewal of an 18.387-mill non-homestead tax levy in a special election in May. The non-homestead millage applies…

Editor January 22, 2024

Community Notices

Community forum on gun safety will be held Feb. 22

A free community forum next month will offer information on gun safety at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the Carpenters & Millwrights Skilled Training Center, 500 Reno Drive, Wayland.…

Editor January 21, 2024