Community Notices

Wayland Robotics picked for alliance in last round

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 has been chosen to join an alliance for the final day of competition at the worlds tournament in Houston Saturday. The local group…

Editor April 22, 2023

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JC Wheeler Library in Martin seeks new director

Alicia Kershaw J.C. Wheeler Public Library in downtown Martin is seeking a library director “who will be a committed partner in helping to ensure the library remains a community staple…

Editor April 21, 2023

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Wayland Robotics wins 6 of 10 in worlds at Houston

The Wayland High School Robotics team #6090 won six of 10 matches in the world competition over the first two days Thursday and Friday in Houston. They went 3-2 in…

Editor April 21, 2023

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Former Mayor Don Shafer joins WHS Hall of Fame

Former Wayland Mayor Donald Shafer was chosen posthumously as the recipient of this year's addition to the Wayland High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Shafer, a 1940 WHS graduate, was…

Editor April 20, 2023

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John VanBonn to resign from Hopkins school board

John VanBonn Hopkins Board of Education Secretary John VanBonn will resign his position at the end of June and Hopkins Public Schools is seeking applications for the upcoming vacancy. The…

Editor April 18, 2023

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DDA director clarifies Main Street construction plans

Holli McPherson, executive director, of the Wayland Main Street/DDA program, has asked for clarification of the Main Street construction project. "During construction, downtown parking and businesses will be open," she…

Editor April 18, 2023

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Matt Weston is Leighton’s 1st full-time fire chief

Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston has been selected as the first ever full-time fire chief for Leighton. Monday was his first day and a department posting reported, "We all…

Editor April 17, 2023

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Wayland Robotics team members going to Houston

Members of the Wayland High School Robotics team, #6090, will leave Tuesday for Houston to take part in the world competition. The Wayland students and their coaches pulled off a…

Editor April 17, 2023

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Area fire departments: No burn permits being issued

The Yankee Springs, Wayland and Leighton Township fire departments and many others have announced that no burn permits will be issued in this area because of increasing wind speeds and…

Editor April 12, 2023

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Missing man’s remains found near Windsor Woods

The body of a local man who was reported missing last August was found Tuesday between Windsor Woods Village and the U.S.-131 expressway. Officers from the Wayland Police Department were…

Editor April 12, 2023