Community Notices

Mary Schumaker retiring from salon business in Dorr

Mary Schumaker has decided to retire from the hair cutting and salon business. She wrote on Facebook, "Today is a bittersweet day. After 35 years in my little small town…

Editor March 30, 2022

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GR woman sentenced to prison for sex trafficking

The Grand Rapids woman who was found guilty of sex trafficking charges along with a Wayland man was sentenced Monday to between three and 15 years in prison. Vanessa Anne…

Editor March 29, 2022

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Santino DiCesare appointed new principal for WHS

Santino DiCesare Santino Di Cesare has been selected as new principal at Wayland Union High School, pending school board approval. Di Cesare, a graduate of Wayland High School, succeeds Tom…

Editor March 28, 2022

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Schools’ Covid free meal programs to end this spring

Public schools were able to to provide free meals meals to all students during the Covid-19 pandemic through federal programs, but they will be ending at the end of this school year. …

Editor March 28, 2022

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More lane closures planned on U.S.-131 near casino

Area motorists probably are pleased that the road project at the Bradley Exit No. 61 on U.S.-131 is nearly complete, but more road lane closures are on the way. The…

Editor March 27, 2022

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Temple Fitness to move out of ‘Corner Curse’ building

Temple Fitness, the most recent occupant of the building referred to as "The Corner Curse" at 102 W. Superior St., in downtown Wayland, is leaving the site for a new…

Editor March 27, 2022

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Hopkins High School choir sings on national television

Members of the Hopkins High School choir Thursday morning appeared on the NBC-TV program "Today" and sang the National Anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," in the rain.

Editor March 24, 2022

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Travis Masselink’s award as firefighter on back order

Travis Masselink was selected as Firefighter of the Year for the 32-member Leighton Township Fire Department, which held its annual banquet and fun night earlier this month. The paper he's…

Editor March 20, 2022

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Wayland Middle School choirs earn superior ratings

The Wayland Union Middle School seventh and eighth grade choirs earned a Division 1 or "superior" rating from judges at the Middle School Vocal Music Association Festival Thursday, March 17.…

Editor March 18, 2022

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Martin grad wins doctorate, is Springport schools supt.

Christie Orr/Robinson Martin High School graduate Christie Orr/Robinson has earned her doctorate degree and is now serving as superintendent at Springport Public Schools in Jackson County. Robinson graduated from Martin…

Editor March 16, 2022