Community Notices

Site of fatal fire in Leighton finally gets cleaned up

The dilapidated house and property next to the entrance of the Calkins Field entrance on Division, just north of the Rock ‘N Bowl establishment on the east side of the…

Editor July 18, 2023

Community Notices

How much rain did we get here in 2 different shifts?

"You Paper Tigers are all alike. Your roar is much worse than your bite." — Susie Thompson, 1965 Though two different sets of thunderstorms were most welcome in northeast Allegan…

Editor July 15, 2023

Community Notices

Martin Hometown Day plans haven’t changed

Though there are forecasts of inclement weather for this weekend, the Martin Hometown Day Committee is saying. “The show must go on.” A Facebook posting Friday said,: “For those that…

Editor July 14, 2023

Community Notices

Gun Lake Pit Stop is closing its local pizzeria business

COVER PHOTO: Gun Lake Pit stop two years ago took over for Mitten Pizza. Gun Lake Pit Stop Pizzeria on M-179, Chief Noonday Road, is closing its doors effective immediately.…

Editor July 14, 2023

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Young thespian wants to start community theater

Nathan Savinsky Local youthful thespian Nathan Savinsky wants to see if a Wayland Community Theater program can be launched in the community. Savinsky, who has been enthusiastically involved with the…

Editor July 13, 2023

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Main Street project shutters local 4 One 2 eatery again

As the late comedian Gilda Radner said, "It's always something." Anthony Winters and Nissa Smith of the 4 One 2 distillery, restaurant and arcade next to the FFW post on…

Editor July 12, 2023

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Hometown Day planned in Martin all day Saturday

The community of Martin will celebrate “Hometown Day” all day Saturday, July 15. The festival will include a car show at Clippers Cafe on the south side of town at…

Editor July 9, 2023

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WHS grad promoted in anesthesia at Mayo Clinic

Michael Merren Michael Merren, a 1994 graduate of Wayland High School, has been promoted to Anesthesia Critical Care Fellow at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Merren, a graduate of the College…

Editor July 8, 2023

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Rev. Fr. Ramirez has left St. Therese, Sts. Cyril parishes

Rev. Fr. Ramirez Rev. Fr. Nighingale Parishoners at the St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Wayland, and SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish, Gun Lake, said their good-byes last week to the…

Editor July 8, 2023

Community Notices

Bridge on Rabbit River Trail closed starting Monday

Signs have been posted at the Rabbit River Trail on East Elm Street in Wayland, warning that beginning Monday, July 10, the bridge next to the makeshift picnic tabled will…

Editor July 7, 2023