Category: Community Notices

‘Save the Date’ for Gun Lake Winterfest is Feb. 19, 2022

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Yet another sign that the battle against the Coronavirus seems to have turned the corner is the announcement of a "Save the Date" for Feb. 19, 2022 for the Gun Lake Winterfest by one of the organizers, Monte Baker. Just for fun, she also posted this photo of a "Chicken...
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Hopkins High School’s graduation is held indoors

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Just like Wayland, the Hopkins High School Class of 2021 held its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, but chose to have commencement in the high school gym instead of outdoors with windy, went and  cold weather. Just like Wayland, many expressed their appreciation for having any kind of graduation ceremony in...
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Only Allegan County Covid negative stat now is deaths

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The only Coronavirus statistic that can fall into the negative column now in Allegan County is the continuing increase in the death toll. Three more fatalities associated with Covid-19 were reported in the past week, bringing the total since the pandemic began more than 14 weeks ago to 145. Six...
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Wayland woodworker wins Festival of the Arts award

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Wayland woodcarver David Kerley today learned that his entry “Sepia” won the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts 2021 Regional Arts Competition, Ron denBroeder Memorial Woodturning Award. "I’m shocked and honored" he posted on Facebook.
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Community forum planned for Wednesday at Martin

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Martin Public Schools will have a community forum at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, at the high school’s Clipper Room. The purpose of the meeting is to have a public discussion on a proposal to extend the district’s current bond at no additional cost to local taxpayers. The intent is...
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WHS commencement gets the best of rain and Covid

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Wayland High School faculty members gather in preparation for the outdoor ceremony. Wayland High School faculty member Jeff Knais called it the windiest and coldest graduation ceremony he's ever been part of Thursday night, but many felt fortunate to have it at all. Commencement was held at the newly renovated...
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Ethan Snyder wins top music program honors at WHS

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Ethan Snyder, shown with his band teacher Kelly Tilley Smith (left), and orchestra teacher, Karen Nofsinger, as a member of orchestra, band and jazz band,  was awarded a $500 scholarship and named orchestra's musician of the year. The awards were announced at Tuesday night's ceremonies at the Wayland High School...
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Mobile vaccine unit to be at Martin Methodist June 3

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The Allegan County Health Department will be administering Covid-19 vaccines from their Mobile Unit next Thursday (June 3) at the Martin United Methodist Church parking lot from 4:30 to 7 p.m. organizing this event (not directly affiliated with the school). Community activist Austin Marsman is organizing the event.
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Two Wayland seniors earn Citizenship Award honors

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Two Wayland High School seniors were presented with the prestigious Citizenship Award for a high academic standing and showing leadership and good citizenship throughout their high school careers. The award was given by Principal Tom Cutler to both Cassidy Martens and Trenton Hoaglin at the annual Honors Night assembly at...
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Summer ‘Funtastic’ free meal program returns June 10

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Young people up to age 18 in the Wayland Union school system are eligible to receive free meals this summer, beginning June 10, The Summer “Fun-Tastic” program also will include special events in August. Food pickups are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday from June 10 to...
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