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Community Notices

Electronic waste recycling set for May 1 at Harding’s

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Resource Recovery will sponsor an electronics and household hazardous waste collection event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 1, at the Harding’s Market parking lot in Wayland. Select household hazardous waste and select electronic devices (one television per vehicle) are permitted for dropoff. Household electronics materials that can be dropped off...
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North-bound Shelbyville exit is temporarily closed

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North-bound U.S.-131 at the 124th Avenue/Shelbyville exit (No. 59) is shut down at this time until further notice because of a downed power line. Motorists can get back on the north-bound freeway at the Wayland Exit/135th Avenue.
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Go Fund Me page launched for Wayland cancer victim

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A Go Fund Me page has been established for Wayland area mother Diane Statler, who has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. A family spokesperson said her neurosurgeon was able to remove most, but not all of it. “Thankfully, she is feeling much better since surgery, but she...
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Structure in Monterey Township destroyed by fire

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The Hopkins Area Fire Department, along with Allegan Fire District and Salem Township Fire Dept. responded to a structure fire in Monterey Township Monday afternoon. The structure was a complete loss upon arrival, but no injuries occured due to the incident.
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Wayland High School to go all virtual classes Tuesday

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Wayland Union High School will have all remote classes again Tuesday, April 20. The move follows going all on-line Monday, but the reason this time is that the decision shouldn’t be made after the Board of Education meeting to determine the school’s course of action for the next two weeks...
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Gun Lake Casino unveils ambitious expansion plans

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The Gun Lake Tribe and Gun Lake Casino officially have announced new expansion plans for the casino’s property just off the U.S.-131 expressway, Bradley exit. The $300 million project will transform the current location into a hotel resort with many amenities. Gun Lake Casino has experienced multiple expansions since opening...
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Wayland High School’s classes Monday are virtual

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Because of a recent increase in positive cases of the Covid-19 virus, Wayland Union High School will move to a day of remote instruction Monday, April 19. All other schools in the district will continue with in-person learning in the meantime. Dr. Christina Hinds, superintendent, sent a letter to parents...
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Water main broken at Reno Drive and West Superior

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It was reported Friday afternoon that a city water main broke near the intersection of West Superior Street and Reno Rrive, affecting West Superior west from Salvino's to the Speedway gas station in Wayland. Crews have been working to correct the problem, but some folks have suggested it may not...
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Covid numbers continue to challenge Allegan County

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The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported one more death as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to six over the last week and 124 since the pandemic began 13 months ago. The death toll in the county stood at 118 for a long time before two were...
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WHS grad Monday to open restaurant in Hastings

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Wayland High School graduate Orland Smith is opening Bunker's Smokehouse & Grill in downtown Hastings Monday. The eatery is just one block away from State and Jefferson Streets, at 101 W. Court. Smith said he and his group had a "test run" Thursday to iron out the kinks and prepare...
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