Community Notices

Dorr Township North Park bathroom vandals sought

The bathrooms at the North Park Pavilion in Dorr Township will be closed until further notice as the result of vandalism. A Parks Commission spokesperson said, "We will have to…

Editor July 20, 2021

Community Notices

Dorr special meeting focus is on seeking rescue funds

The Dorr Township Board will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at the township hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine whether or…

Editor July 19, 2021

Community Notices

Motorcyclist killed in crash at Wayland exit on U.S.-131

A car vs. motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon near the southbound Wayland exit of U.S.-131 expressway took the life of a 72-year-old Scotts man. Troopers from the Wayland post of Michigan…

Editor July 18, 2021

Community Notices

Main Street festival has a comeback after 2 bad years

The Main Street summer festival was resurrected Saturday in downtown Wayland after suffered two disasters in a row in 2019 and 2020. Main Street was the victim of an unusually…

Editor July 17, 2021

Community Notices

Delta variant may bump Covid threat in county

The number of deaths in Allegan County connected to the Coronavirus pandemic has remained steady this month, but there are some small indications of concern that may mirror worries nationwide.…

Editor July 17, 2021

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School board visitor took part in Jan. 6 insurrection

The visitor at last Monday’s Wayland Board of Education meeting was Jon Rocha, who is challenging Congressman Fred Upton in the Republican primary in August 2022. Rocha also recently was…

Editor July 16, 2021

Community Notices

Noah Miller selected band director for Martin High

Noah Miller, a former member of the Middleville TK and Western Michigan University marching bands, has been announced as the new band director for the Martin Clippers Band. Miller marched…

Editor July 15, 2021

Community Notices

Memorial celebration for Jose Blanco will be Sunday

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story orginally and incorrectly reported the memorial party was to be held Saturday afternoon. It will be Sunday afternoon instead. A memorial service for Jose…

Editor July 12, 2021

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Variety of artists’ booths featured in Main Street fest

A variety of unique artists’ booths will be featured at the Main Street celebration from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in downtown Wayland. So far, there are 15…

Editor July 11, 2021

Community Notices

Benefit barbecue dinner at Watson Twp. Hall canceled

A benefit barbecue for the Moenke family Tuesday, July 6, has been canceled. Watson Township Trustee Michelle Harris announced on Facebook, "I‘m very sorry to announce the Big Lake fire…

Editor July 5, 2021