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Wayland’s school bus fleet earns 100% green tags

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Head Mechanic John Syers Wayland Union Schools’ entire fleet of 24 buses recently achieved 100% green tags during the bus safety inspection. Michigan State Police send an inspector to conduct an annual analysis of more than 20 areas on every school bus. Buses are graded on a three-color system. Green means...
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Emergency personnel work together well in ice rescue

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The Yankee Springs and Wayland Fire Department personnel were able to rescue a man who fell through the ice at Gun Lake Thursday. With help from Orangeville Township, Thornapple Emergency Services, Martin TTownship Fire and Rescue, Michigan State Police, WAEMS and first responders, they were able to clear the scene...
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Covid rate still declines, but county deaths climb to 96

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Though the Coronavirus infection rate in Michigan continues to go down, below 5 percent. the state has eclipsed 14,000 deaths, meanwhile approaching 100 in Allegan County. The Allegan County Health Department Thursday reported that 96 people in the county have died as a result of the virus. The total number...
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Covid vaccine clinics set for 4 Saturdays in Feb. at WHS

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The Allegan County Health Department will coordinate a vaccination clinic by appointment only on the four Saturdays in February at the Auxiliary Gym at Wayland Union High School. The Health Department will call or e-mail those who have requested a vaccine through the ACHD( https://allegancounty.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_06CvPLKrb5vgkPX" target="_blank" rel="noopener" I want a...
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Allegan County’s death toll from Covid-19 now at 92

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The death toll from the Covid-19 virus in Allegan County over the past week has increased from 87 to 92, but the infection rate has continued to decline, getting as low as 6 percent in Michigan a couple of days ago. This temporary good news comes in the wake of...
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Two Theatriks productions rescheduled for Jan. 23

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The Wayland High School Theatriks productions of one-act shows “One Stoplight Town” and “Game of Tiaras” that were postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic have been rescheduled for Saturday afternoon, Jan. 23. "One Stoplight Town" will be presented at 3 p.m. that Saturday and "Game of Tiaras" will follow at 5:30...
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Allegan County Covid deaths continue to climb

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The death toll from the Covid-19 virus continues to mount in Allegan County, as the number reported Monday was 87. Just before the holiday break, in late December, the Allegan County Health Department indicated the toll was 50. Only a week ago it was 73. Some officials suggest holiday gatherings...
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Patchy freezing fog causes semi to crash on U.S.-131

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A Sunday morning fog south of Wayland on the U.S.-131 expressway created low visibility conditions. In the patchy, freezing fog in the southbound lane of the freeway, a  tractor trailer hit a tree south of Martin ramp at exit No. 55. Emergency personnel were on the scene and motorists were...
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Post-holiday uptick shows 81 county Covid-19 deaths

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The number of Covid-19 fatalities reported in Allegan County jumped from 73 Monday to 76 Wednesday and to 81 Friday since the pandemic began last March. The Allegan County Health Department noted the increase and indicated there now have been 6,147 cases in the county, with 157 currently being hospitalized....
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Community Notices

Martin Township Board meeting Jan. 13 canceled

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The Martin Township Board has called off its Wednesday, Jan. 13 meeting at 6:30 p.m. Township Clerk Rachelle Smit eplained, "Due to only one item on the agenda of new business and meetings having to be virtual through Jan 15, the board has decided to cancel. We will resume in...
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