Community Notices

Wayland Township Clerk to retire in Nov. after 12 years

Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney announced at Tuesday night’s Township Board meeting that she will not seek a fourth term. McInerney, a Republican, will have been clerk for 12 years,…

Editor January 17, 2024

Community Notices

Frigid temps, bad roads keep public safety busy

Martin Luther King Day proved to be busy day for area public safety personnel. Martin Fire & Rescue reported MFD assisting City of Wayland Fire Dept. on a house fire,…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Dorr woman is candidate for new Circuit Court seat

Alice Bernal Alice Bernal, a family law attorney whose practice includes Allegan and Kent County residents, has announced her candidacy for the newly-created Third Circuit Court bench seat in the…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Snow and severe cold continues area shutdowns

The "Lost Weekend" continued its effects on West Michigan's wintery landscape Monday. There was enough snow that visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday to close schools, churches and other community events.…

Editor January 15, 2024

Community Notices

Cold and snowy weather leads to a lost weekend

Estimates have four to five inches of snow in this area Friday, another five inches from Friday night to Saturday morning and about six to eight more Saturday night into…

Editor January 13, 2024

Community Notices

Winterfest Idol contest called off for Friday, Jan. 12

Gun Lake Winterfest Idol contestants and fans are being told that due to the storm the Wayland Hotel quarterfinal round of competition has been canceled Friday, Jan. 12. A new…

Editor January 12, 2024

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Wayland grad killed by work partner in Florida

Marvin Miller Wayland High School graduate Marvin Anthony Miller Jr. was murdered Thursday in Gainesville, Fla., and local authorities have arrested the suspected gunman after a high-speed chase. Miller’s girlfriend…

Editor January 12, 2024

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‘Bygone Days’ column delayed by bad weather

Because of the inclement weather Wednesday, publication of the Bygone Days local history column would be delayed at least until Thursday, also weather permitting. The Then and Now Historical Library…

Editor January 10, 2024

Community Notices

First snow closes Martin, delays Hopkins schools

It was the first snow event of the season Tuesday morning. Though most of the Wayland/Dorr/Moline area got only two inches of the white stuff, more precipitation was noted just…

Editor January 9, 2024

Community Notices

Four Hopkins youths 11th in 4-H judging competition

A group of four Hopkins kids who entered the Western 4-H National Judging Competition finished in 11th place. The local teens also ninth overall in Goats. Colby Tucker was eighth…

Editor January 6, 2024