Community Notices

The walls came tumbing down at Moline El building

The walls of the historic, but aging and dilapidated Moline Elementary School building came down today. The Moline Agricultural School opened in 1937 and became part of the Wayland Union…

Editor September 23, 2024

Community Notices

WHS marching band shines at Rockford Invitational

The Wayland Wildcat Marching Band competed at the Rockford Marching Band Invitational Saturday, Sept. 21, and earned place in Class B with caption awards in music, visual, percussion and guard.…

Editor September 23, 2024

Community Notices

Sheriff’s Dept. reports increased car-deer accidents

Deer are running... Our office has seen an increase already this season of car-deer accidents. We want to remind motorists, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.…

Editor September 21, 2024

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Stud Muffins Cafe & Bakery opens its doors in Dorr

The Stud Muffins Cafe & Bakery at 1668 142nd Ave. officially opened its doors in Dorr Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The business formerly was a well known…

Editor September 21, 2024

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Three-vehicle crash in Watson sends 2 to hospital

A three-vehicle traffic crash Tuesday on M-222 just west of the U.S.-131 expressway resulted in two people being taken to the hospital. One was listed in serious condition. Deputies with…

Editor September 17, 2024

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WHS Class of 1964 gathers for 60th reunion

The Wayland High School Class of 1964 had a pretty good turnout of 28 members Sunday for its 60th class reunion at the Wayland Hotel. In days gone by, it…

Editor September 15, 2024

Community Notices

Area departments issue warning about fire danger

Wayland and the surrounding areas, including Leighton Township, have been moved into the extreme fire danger category. With high temperatures, low humidity, along with lack of rain, there will be…

Editor September 14, 2024

Community Notices

Sheriff’s Office warns of scam on cellular devices

The Allegan County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints in the last week from citizens who have received an e-mail from a subject claiming to have installed malware on their…

Editor September 14, 2024

Community Notices

City issues boil water advisory after main break

The City of Wayland has issued a boil water advisory for the northwest section of town because of a water main break that may result in bacterial contamination. Utilities Director…

Editor September 12, 2024

Community Notices

Covid cases decline in county, but the virus is still around

The Allegan County Health Department his warning citizens tube aware that Covid cases have declined, but the virus is still hanging around. The department issued the following this morning on…

Editor September 12, 2024