Category: Community Notices

Wayland area hit by storms, but tornadoes avoided

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Inclement weather dominated the scene in West Michigan Tuesday afternoon and evening, as several tornadoes attacked several small communities and Portage south of this area. Allegan County was under a severe weather warning and tornado watch. Damage was widespread, perhaps the worst in southwest Michigan in a long time.
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GoFundMe established for former Wayland woman

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A GoFundMe account has been established for former Wayland resident Jenny Barker Osentoski, whose house has been devastated by recent storms and flooding in Pointe Blank, Texas. A spokesperson sponsoring the fund posted,"Her home and car were severely damaged, and she is currently displaced with no flood insurance to cover...
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Special election May 7 on non-homestead renewal

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Voters in the Wayland Union School District will be asked to approve the renewal of an 18.387-mill non-homestead tax levy in a special election Tuesday, May 7. The non-homestead millage applies only to commercial and industrial properties and to residents with second homes. Most homeowners will not be be affected....
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Gun Lake group opposes Pickeral Cove expansion

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The Gun Lake Protection Association is calling for members and residents to show up at a meeting of Zoning Board of Appeals at the Tyden Center in Hastings Monday, May 13. A GLPA spokesperson said the owner of property on Pickerel Cove, Gun Lake, is applying for a variance for...
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Motorcyclist killed in crash in Leighton Township

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Less than 24 hours after the report of a fatal motorcycle crash in Leighton Township, a GoFundMe post appeared on Facebook that might identify the victim. The post read: "... I am the sister in law of John Curl-Cardosa, who tragically passed in a motorcycle accident on 5/1/2024. John leaves...
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Dorr Elementary is a national ‘Showcase School’

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Dorr Elementary has been selected as a 2023-2024  Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School. Awardees demonstrate a high level of performance and a positive culture and climate for learning. A spokesperson said, "This achievement highlights our dedication to creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Join us in...
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Paving project under way on 142nd Ave., Dorr Twp.

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Road construction season has begun in earnest, and one of the latest to surface is the paving of 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. Signs and cones have up from Division Avenue in Leighton Township west to 18th Street in the heart of downtown Dorr. Traffic is limited to one lane...
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U of M Health Center ribbon cutting will be Tuesday

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University of Michigan Health-West will be host for a ribbon cutting ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. for its new Wayland Health Center at 1113 West Superior St. The new center, which reflects a $10.4 million investment in the Wayland community, is more than 75 percent larger than the former office, at...
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Wayland Fire Chief in hospital after cardiac emergency

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City of Wayland Fire Chief Jim Stoddard is a patient at the Butterworth campus of Corewell Health Systems in Grand Rapids. Stoddard had a medical emergency Friday while driving a vehicle to attend a wedding. He received immediate attention and was taken to Butterworth as a result. The Wayland Fire...
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Kateleen Balfoort named city’s new finance director

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Kateleen Balfoort Kateleen Balfoort has been selected as new finance director deputy city manager for the City of Wayland, according to announcement this week by City Manager Josh Eggleston. “The city welcomes her and looks forward to having the skill set she brings to our team,” Eggleston said. He said...
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