Community Notices

The snowstorm: Just how bad was it in these parts?

It was the largest snow dump in more than two years Monday night and Tuesday morning in this area, closing Hopkins, Martin and Wayland schools. Wayland had just spent its…

Editor February 16, 2021

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Area firefighters battle cold, blaze at Cobb Lake location

A structural fire at a Cobb Lake residence Saturday in Yankee Springs Township resulted in a total loss, but no one was in injured. Firefighters from Leighton Township department, Martin…

Editor February 14, 2021

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Stats still improving, but county Covid deaths at 110

The number of deaths in Allegan County associated with the Coronavirus moved up to 110, as compared to 105 last Monday. Despite the increase, statistics continue to look positive in…

Editor February 12, 2021

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Optimistic signs continue in fight against Coronavirus

Wayland Union Schools is having its last week of hybrid instruction in preparation for transition to all-day, every day in-person classes, as statistics continue to look positive in the battle…

Editor February 8, 2021

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WHS has 1,000 Covid-19 vaccinations administered

Scott Corbin (far left, cover photo) and his Allegan County Emergency Management team coordinated 1,000 vaccinations for the Covid-19 virus at the Wayland High School auxiliary gym Saturday. A large…

Editor February 6, 2021

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Wayland police investigate Windsor Woods shooting

Wayland City Police are investigating a report of gunshots being fired at a home in the Windsor Woods mobile home subdivision Monday night. The shooting was reported at 9:06 p.m. …

Editor February 3, 2021

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412 restaurant earns Mich. LCC permit for distillery

The 412 Distillery on South Main in downtown Wayland has been granted a distillery permit from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Owner Anthony Winters said, "Two weeks ago we got…

Editor February 2, 2021

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Michigan slowly reopening; Covid stats still improving

The Allegan County Health Department will vaccinate Hopkins Public School faculty and staff Friday, Feb. 5, so K-12 students will have a full day of on-line instruction. The development is…

Editor February 2, 2021

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Katie Brinker new director at Hopkins, Dorr libraries

Katie Brinker has been hired as the new director of the Dorr Township and Hopkins District libraries. The founder and managing director of “Parenting by the Book” and former program…

Editor January 28, 2021

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Allegan County’s Covid deaths now one shy of 100

The infection rate for the Covid-19 virus in Michigan continues to decline and Wayland schools has announced a plan for students to re-enter the classrooms four and five days per…

Editor January 26, 2021