Community Notices

Elizabeth Stein named communications director

Elizabeth Stein Laurie Zywiczynski Elizabeth Stein is the new part-time communications specialist for Wayland Union Schools. A 2019 graduate of Wayland High School, she earned her bachelor's degree from Wayne…

Editor August 28, 2022

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Identity of local motorist mailbox molester sought

A woman who posted on the Dorr-Moline-Burnips community page on Facebook this morning reported on a car taking out six mailboxes Friday night on 36th Street between 144th and 146th…

Editor August 27, 2022

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Martin, Wayland men facing child sex charges

Alexander Bogdan Joshua Knapp A postal worker from Martin and a Wayland man are among six people who were arrested in connection with child sex misconduct charges. The Kalamazoo County…

Editor August 26, 2022

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Allegan Area ESA plans to launch a rebranding project

As an outgrowth of the strategic planning that Allegan Area ESA completed in 2021, the organization embarked on a brand refresh project. The concept was to better align the district’s…

Editor August 22, 2022

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‘Roundup collects nearly $4,000 for local fire dept.

The "roundup" for the Wayland Fire Department last month at the Wayland Hardings' Market was a huge success and the department was handed a check for $3,849. Pictured are Roger

Editor August 17, 2022

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Martin, Hopkins, Wayland back to school next week

The Hopkins, Martin and Wayland school districts will open for the 2022-23 academic year next week. Wayland Union will go first with opening day on Monday, Aug. 22, for a…

Editor August 16, 2022

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County prosecutor now reviewing fatal shooting

Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch will review a report from the Michigan State Police about the fatal shooting of Joseph Nagle June 16 in Monterey Township by an Allegan County…

Editor August 16, 2022

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Program for wild food foraging set for Wednesday

A special free program, "Foraging: the ultimate guide to wild food," will be presented at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17.…

Editor August 15, 2022

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Record rainfall? So just how much did this area get?

Northeast Allegan County reported varying amounts of precipitation in an all-day rain Saturday. Some, like Joan Miller, wife of the retired Wayland Fire Chief, said her gauge showed 2.5 inches…

Editor August 14, 2022

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Health Dept. urges updates for Covid BA.5 vaccinations

Covid-19 Omicron BA.5 cases have been rising across the country and throughout Michigan. As the Omicron BA.5 variant seems to infect vaccinated individuals more than previous strains, it is important…

Editor August 13, 2022