Community Notices

Hopkins schools keepin’ it local with Scott VanBonn

Scott VanBonn The Hopkins Board of Education Wednesday night, after conducting interviews with three candidate finalists, decided to hire Direction of Instruction Scott VanBonn as new superintendent. After the interviews…

Editor March 23, 2023

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Mulder’s Nursery to open at Martin Township location

The Mulder's Nursery Martin Township location is getting closer to an opening date, and prospects are looking into the end of April beginning of May. The business will not be…

Editor March 22, 2023

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Fire damages barn next to Millstone storage units

The Wayland City, Leighton and Dorr Township Fire Departments Tuesday afternoon were summoned to the site of a barn fire in the 4200 block of 10th Street between 142nd and…

Editor March 21, 2023

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Wayland man injured in traffic crash on expressway

A 44-year-old Wayland man was seriously hurt in a traffic crash this morning on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of the Wayland exit. Deputies with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department…

Editor March 21, 2023

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Farmers Market wants to expand attractions in ’23

The Wayland Farmers Market is not only moving its operations this summer to the City Park, but also intends to increase the attractions. Besides the home-grown food offerings, the market…

Editor March 17, 2023

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Resource Center scrap metal removal help sought

The scrap metal pile at the Martin Area Resource Center is reaching maximum density and plans now are to load it up at the end of the month and transport…

Editor March 17, 2023

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Wayland High School freshman takes his own life

The Wayland community and Wayland High School today has been stunned by the news a freshman took his own life Thursday night. Ayden Steinberg was found in the barn next…

Editor March 17, 2023

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Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood

Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to…

Editor March 14, 2023

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Traffic crashes shut down U.S.-131 north of Dorr exit

Two separate traffic crashes on the U.S.-131 expressway just north of the Dorr exit (No. 68) Monday morning shut down the southbound lane of the freeway for about two hours.…

Editor March 13, 2023

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Curly Cone to expand Gun Lake site to welcome bar

The Curly Cone Restaurant at Gun Lake plans to expand at its location to include the addition of the Thirsty Buddy bar, which will operate as a separate entity in…

Editor March 11, 2023