Wayland

Paws With A Cause embarks on a new chapter with a $9.5 million renovation of its Wayland headquarters to expand custom-trained assistance dog services.

Paws With A Cause’s $9.5M facility renovation to expand services

Paws With A Cause embarks on a new chapter with a $9.5 million renovation of its Wayland headquarters to expand custom-trained assistance dog services.

The new University of Michigan facility in Wayland is staffed by three primary care physicians and three advanced practice providers.
U-M Health-West opens new $10.4M Wayland Health Center

University of Michigan Health-West has opened a new, larger $10.4 million Wayland Health Center to address the needs of Wayland’s growing population.

Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
What’s all the hype about Wayland?

Allegan County community receives $25,000 state grant to help "hype" its downtown, attracting more visitors and boosting its image on social media.

At the 2023 Allegan County Stand  Down event veterans visited various vendor booths receiving materials for the many services available.
Grant helps Allegan County veterans fight hunger. Here’s how to apply

Food insecurity is a stark reality for some veterans living in Allegan County. A state grant is enabling the Allegan County Veterans Services to assist vets by providing gift cards that can be used to purchase food.  

Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking.
4 parks to explore in Allegan County

As the Allegan County Parks Department invites residents to take part in updating its five-year recreation plan, here’s a look at four Allegan County parks that offer an array of outdoor recreation activities.

Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
Wayland is among small towns across Michigan embracing placemaking

Wayland is among Michigan’s small downtowns working to improve their cores to attract new residents, businesses and tourists. The Allegan County community's location off U.S. 131, between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, and its proximity to the expanding Gun Lake Casino, make it an easy destination for people to visit.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Elliott Andersen is a Wayland High grad.
Navy sailors share how growing up along the Lakeshore prepared them for service

Although Felipe Avila-Groesbeck and Elliott Andersen grew up about 60 miles apart along West Michigan’s Lakeshore, their dreams were similar. Now, both are part of the Navy’s submarine force.

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