Community Notices

Michigan Boundary Commission plans hearing on annexation proposal

A public hearing on the proposed annexation of 28 parcels of land into the City of Wayland will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the gym inside…

Editor October 25, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County Covid cases persistent; 4 more deaths

The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths for the second straight week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 188 since the pandemic began…

Editor October 22, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland Middle School to go remote Oct. 22, 25, 26

Wayland Union Middle School will transition to temporary remote instruction starting Friday, Oct. 22, at least until Wednesday, Oct. 27. In a letter to parents and staff, school district officials…

Editor October 21, 2021

Community Notices

Motorcyclist who crashed near Martin dies of injuries

Riley James Campbell, 28, of Portage, has died of injuries he suffered last weekend in a motorcycle crash east of Martin in Orangeville Township. Authorities with the Barry County Sheriff's…

Editor October 21, 2021

Community Notices

Is the Covid-19 virus really receding in these parts?

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston attended Monday night's City Council meeting remotely because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Councilman Joe Kramer Monday night cautioned his colleagues that despite recent…

Editor October 18, 2021

Community Notices

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in 1-vehicle crash

A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Portage suffered life threatening injuries Saturday evening in crash near Martin near Marsh Road in Orangeville Township. Authorities said the motorcyclist was traveling east, lost control and…

Editor October 17, 2021

Community Notices

Self-serve checkout lane opens at Harding’s Market

Harding's Market in Wayland finally took the progress plunge this month by installing a self-serve checkout lane, the likes of which are prominent in West Michigan groceries such as Meijer…

Editor October 16, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll increases to 184

The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 184 since the pandemic began in…

Editor October 15, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland woman is Mich. School Bus Driver of Year

Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) driver Diane Miklusicak of Wayland has been named the 2021 School Bus Driver of the Year by the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. This…

Editor October 13, 2021

Community Notices

Wayland, Hopkins bands both earn Division 1 ratings

Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School marching bands earned Division I ratings Tuesday from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra district festival at East Kentwood High…

Editor October 12, 2021