Community Notices

Wayland, Martin schools announce a 2nd snow day

Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has announced that Wayland Union Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3, due to inclement weather conditions. Martin also has called off school. The snowstorm that…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Rash of thefts of catalytic converters being reported

Local businesses, residents and authorities are reporting a rash of thefts of catalytic converters from parked vehicles. Wayland Transmission and Auto Service posted on Facebook Wednesday morning, "Last night our…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Snow dump closes schools and Then & Now library

The anticipated snowstorm across West Michigan delivered plenty of the white stuff Wednesday morning, enough to close Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools for the day and all evening activities as…

Editor February 2, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland City Concerts in the Park lineup announced

Wayland City Clerk Leann Claussen has announced this year's lineup for the annual City Park Concerts in August. The shows will be presented every Friday in August from 6 to…

Editor February 1, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid’s numbers suggest optimism

The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that three people have died this week from the Covid-19 virus, bringing the total to 308 since the pandemic began and suggesting the…

Editor January 28, 2022

Community Notices

Supreme Court justice visits Martin Schools’ classrooms

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein visited Martin Public School classrooms with local school board member Austin Marsman Friday, which also happened to be the high school's winter homecoming. "It…

Editor January 28, 2022

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid death toll 305 in less than 2 years

The Coronavirus remains persistent in its presence in Allegan County, as well the entire nation this month. The Allegan County Health Department reported Friday that nine more patients have died…

Editor January 21, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland schools’ bus fleet ratings 100% green tags

Wayland Union Schools’ fleet of 24 buses recently finished with 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. At least once a year, the Michigan State Police send an inspector…

Editor January 20, 2022

Community Notices

Dorr Township Treasurer Myrna Marr resigns post

Dorr Township Treasurer Myrna Marr has resigned her position. Myrna Marr Marr, who was elected in November 2020 after serving before then as deputy treasurer to Jim Martin, did not…

Editor January 19, 2022

Community Notices

Wayland High School going remote for rest of the week

The Wayland Board of Education Tuesday afternoon had a special emergency meeting to decide the high school will continue to attend classes remotely only for the remainder of the week.…

Editor January 18, 2022