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Is venerable Tom’s Market of Hastings buying Sam’s?
Word on the street is that Sam's Gourmet Foods at 1180 Gun Lake Road in Yankee Springs Township is being purchased by Nicole Smith, owner of Tom's Meat Market in…
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Local woman seeks help to recover her stolen vehicle
A Wayland woman is asking for help in locating her car that was stolen Wednesday night from her driveway on Hickory Drive, not far from Steeby Elementary. Jessica Lewis said…
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Wayland Schools launch ‘Soup with the Sup’ series
The informational coffee series with Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds will change starting early next month. Dr. Christina Hinds A new new evening series, "Soup with the Sup,"…
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Allegan County Covid death figure now stands at 243
Allegan County now has endured a total of 243 deaths related to the Covid-19 virus since the pandemic began in March 2020. This figure represents 20 more than what was…
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School bus driver shortage affecting athletic contests
A school bus driver shortage has been plaguing the entire U.S. since the Covid-19 pandemic began, but it has showed up in a big way for Wayland this week. There…
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Area firefighters challenged by icy weather in fatal fire
Area fire departments faced daunting challenges Sunday in fighting a fatal structure fire on Division just north of the Rock ‘N Bowl facility in Leighton Township. Leighton, Dorr and Wayland/Yankee…
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Local police nab suspect in rash of vehicle break-ins
The Wayland City Police Department this weekend reported a rash of larcenies from motor vehicle within the city limits, and one suspect is in custody, but officers believe there are…
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Bridge over 140th Ave. in Leighton now repaired
The bridge on 140th Avenue over the Rabbit River in Leighton Township has been repaired by the Allegan County Road Commission. Motorists are reminded people that it is only a…
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Wayland police chief says threats seem just rumors
Police Chief Mark Garnsey City of Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey today announced that investigations of recent threats at Wayland Middle School thus far have been only “rumors or poorly…
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Wayland Middle School to switch to remote Friday
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds has decided to err on the side of caution by switching instruction for the middle school to remote Friday, Dec. 3. The superintendent,…