Community Notices

State advises against cider buying from Bowens Mills

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has ordered Historic Bowens Mills to stop selling its cider from its unlicensed cider processing facility in Yankee Springs Township. The state…

Editor October 8, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County has lost 13 to Covid in past 2 weeks

The Allegan County Health Department today announced that 177 people in the county have died as a result of the Coronvirus since the pandemic began in March 2020. That means…

Editor October 4, 2021

Community Notices

WHS marching band takes 3rd in Hastings Invitational

The Wayland High School marching band received a score of scored 84.4 Saturday at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. "I’m so proud of all of our students today," said Band…

Editor October 3, 2021

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Viking marching band gets honors at Hastings festival

The Hopkins High School marching band earned several top honors Saturday at the Hastings Invitational. The Vikings' ensemble captured first place in percussion, field command, and marching… first place overall.

Editor October 2, 2021

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Wildcats win awards in Debate Day competition

Wayland Union High School Wednesday was host for Debate Day, the first in-person debate for the West Michigan Legislative Debate League. Students competed in two workshop sessions to strengthen their…

Editor September 30, 2021

Community Notices

Allegan County K-6 school mask orders are rescinded

The Allegan County Health Department today announced it has rescinded its school mask order over fears continuing the policy could result in loss of state revenue. The Health Department in…

Editor September 30, 2021

Community Notices

Illnesses at Homecoming dance still being probed

The Wayland Union School District is getting a lot of media attention this week, but probably not the kind local officials would like. Virtually all West Michigan TV media outlets…

Editor September 29, 2021

Community Notices

Some WHS students taken ill at Homecoming dance

Several students were reported to have gotten sick Saturday evening at the Wayland High School homecoming dance, but officials said all of the afflicted teens were back in school this…

Editor September 28, 2021

Community Notices

Arsenic found at Yankee Springs mobile home park

Tests for drinking water supplied to the Yankee Springs Mobile Home Park in Yankee Springs Township have revealed arsenic above acceptable levels. Officials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great…

Editor September 28, 2021

Community Notices

Hunter Kershaw is newest Allegan Sheriff’s deputy

Allegan County Sheriff Frank Baker swore in the department's newest corrections deputy, Hunter Kershaw (second from right, cover photo). Hunter has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2019 as a…

Editor September 28, 2021