Community Notices

Area Memorial Day parade, ceremonies set for May 29

Memorial Day activities in area communities have been scheduled for Monday, May 29, in Wayland, Martin and Hopkins Township. The Hopkins Township Memorial Day service will get under way at…

Editor May 19, 2023

Community Notices

Jennifer Wharton named new clerk at Martin Twp.

Jennifer Wharton has been selected as Martin Township Clerk, to fill out the remainder of the term being vacated by Denise Dykstra. The Martin Township Board had a special meeting…

Editor May 18, 2023

Community Notices

Wildcat O-K Conference Scholar-Athletes honored

Wayland High School’s O-K Conference Scholar Athletes earned a 3.5 or higher, participated in four athletic seasons, and received at least one Varsity letter. Pictured are (front row, from left)…

Editor May 17, 2023

Community Notices

Man taken into custody after standoff in Leighton

Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities said a suspect was taken into custody Wednesday morning after a nine-hours standoff at the Hunter’s Glen Mobile Home Park in Leighton Township. Deputies reported they…

Editor May 17, 2023

Community Notices

Hopkins schools get bags, buckets for emergencies

Each class at Hopkins High School and Middle School now will be equipped with a "go bucket” to provide everything needed in case of an extended lockdown in emergency situations.…

Editor May 16, 2023

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Wayland NHS members elect officers for next year

Members of the National Society chapter at Wayland High School held their final breakfast of the academic year Friday. Thirty-six seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication toward…

Editor May 16, 2023

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New owners to take over SandBar Restaurant May 11

Kyle and Kenna Graham will be the new owners of the SandBar Restaurant on M-179 in Yankee Springs Township. The restaurant was closed all day Wednesday in preparation for the…

Editor May 10, 2023

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First recipient of John Myers Scholarship named

John Myers The first John Paul Myers Memorial Scholarship recipient is Trevor Kamphuis, who "has shown strength through adversity, a passion for helping others, and has worked hard to give…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Memorial Day parade route altered by construction

Because of the construction project along South Main Street, the Wayland post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (#7581) has announced there will be a different route for the annual…

Editor May 6, 2023

Community Notices

Wayland School bond issue finally approved by voters

It’s been a long time coming, but the Wayland Union Schools’ drive to build a new swimming pool and perform a number of repairs and renovations at all district buildings…

Editor May 2, 2023