Category: Community Notices

Two area twins to stand trial in Gov. Whitmer case

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Michael Null William Null Two area men accused of being involved in a plot to kidnap and kill Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 have been ordered to stand trial in Antrim County. Twin brothers Michael Null of Plainwell and William Null of Shelbyville, both age 40, are among five...
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New seniors volunteer coordinator is Lisa Gulch

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Penny Bain-Salisbury (left) has been running the Senior Citizens program or Wayland Leisure Life as it’s been fondly called the past eight years under her volunteer direction, but it’s time to pass the torch. Lisa Rader Gulch (right) accepted the new leadership role. Shown in the middle is Jackie Kay....
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Chuck Frederick wins VFW Teacher of the Year award

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Wayland Union High School teacher Chuck Frederick (center), this week received the VFW Teacher of the Year award. He received the award at the annual Pearl Harbor Day assembly. Frederick has taught at Wayland Union Schools for 32 years.
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Former Dorr Treasurer’s case reaches conclusion

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Former Dorr Township Treasurer Myrna Marr pleaded guilty Sept. 14 in Allegan County Circuit Court and was sentenced to one day in jail with credit for one day served and community service in lieu of jail time. Marr, who originally was charged with two felony counts of larceny of more...
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Martin’s food wagon won’t be available this Saturday

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The Martin Area Resource Center food wagon will not be available to the public this coming Saturday, Dec. 3. A spokesperson said food service staff and volunteers have commitments to the local parade and Christmas celebration. The food wagon will be back in service Saturday, Dec. 10, at 1445 10th...
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Missing Leighton man’s body found near lakeshore

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Avel Martinez The body of a Leighton Township man who had been reported missing Nov. 21 was found near the lakeshore in Park Township, Ottawa County. The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office said Ottawa County deputies found the body of Avel T. Martinez near Riley Street and Lakeshore Avenue and they...
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Martin man sentenced for Internet sex solicitation

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Alexander Bogdan A Martin man was sentenced to four days in jail and five years probation and must also pay fines and costs in connection with charges he solicited sex with a minor over the Internet. Alexander Bogdan, 33, was one of six men who were arrested by the Kalamazoo Human Oppression...
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United Church is offering local help for the holidays

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The United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St., is offering a varety of services to help financially challenged people with the demands of the holiday. In a prepared statement, a spokerson for the church wrote: "The holiday season, coupled with the rising costs of seemingly everything, is making it...
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Leighton Township man is missing since Monday

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Avel T. Martinez, 42, was reported missing by his spouse Monday at their home in Leighton Township, according to the Allegan County Sheriff's Department. His spouse stated that he had been depressed recently and Tuesday Avel’s vehicle was found abandoned near Riley and North Lakeshore Drive In Ottawa County. An extensive...
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131 freeway lanes closed north, south of Wayland

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A 20-vehicle pileup near the D Avenue exit (No. 44) on southbound U.S.-131 closed a stretch of the freeway south of Wayland for much of Friday. Kalamazoo County deputies said several injuries have been reported and the wait for reopening was expected to lengthy. Southbound traffic on the expressway was...
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