Community Notices

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…

Editor December 10, 2021

Community Notices

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…

Editor December 10, 2021

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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…

Editor December 5, 2021

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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…

Editor December 5, 2021

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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…

Editor December 4, 2021

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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…

Editor December 3, 2021

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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,…

Editor December 2, 2021

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Wayland 7th-12th grade orchestra plans concert

The 7th-12th grade Wayland Orchestra will present a holiday concert at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. The program will be open free…

Editor December 2, 2021

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Hopkins Receives 100% rating for school bus safety

The Hopkins school bus fleet received a 100% rating after an inspection conducted this fall by Michigan State Police. School bus fleets are subject to annual inspections by the Michigan…

Editor December 2, 2021

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Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr is State Rep. candidate

Linsay Kronemeyer Lindsay Kronemeyer of Dorr has launched her campaign to become a Member of the Michigan House of Representatives in what currently is known as the 72nd District. She…

Editor December 1, 2021