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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

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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

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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

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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

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Homemade ice cream now sold at parlor in Hopkins

Lafayette Creamery is now open in downtown Hopkins next to the post office and Pikis. The business serves homemade premium ice cream, made on-site. Hours M-Th 2-8 and weekends 12-8,…

Editor July 5, 2021

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Wayland firefighters put out early morning car blaze

Wayland firefighters extinguished a car fire in the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services parking lot in Wayland just after 4 a.m. Sunday on North Main Street. A neighbor said she had just…

Editor July 4, 2021

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Covid still declining, but officials worry about Delta

The Coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the United States, Michigan and Allegan County for the past 15 months has wound down statistically in just about every category, but a new…

Editor June 29, 2021

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Local police seek help in home invasion suspect ID

The Wayland Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a recent home invasion. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the…

Editor June 28, 2021

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Hopkins, Dorr plan July 4 celebrations this weekend

Dorr and Hopkins will have Independence Day celebrations spread out over three days this weekend. Dorr is planning most events for Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3, while Hopkins…

Editor June 27, 2021