(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 31, 1993 The deadline for filing petitions to run for offices on school boards in the annual June election is April 12. Though Hopkins has only one board member whose term is expiring this year, Evonna Beard, […]
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — March 24, 1993 Highway A-42, aka 129th Avenue in Allegan County may get some extensive work done this year if the State Legislature passes a Heritage Road bill to provide more funding. The Allegan County Road Commission this
Wayland High School juniors and seniors Monday took part in a “Court in School” program at the Fine Arts Center. This program is designed to give students the experience of seeing the multiple sides and responsibilities of the court system, including judge, prosecutor, defense, court reporters, etc.) while also deterring them from some of the
Wayland Boy Scout Troop 97 held its annual Scouting For Food campaign at Harding’s Grocery and then scouts delivered 1,300 pounds of non perishable items to the Wayland Christian Neighbors Food Pantry and a $216, donation along with a gift card of an unknown amount. “It truly brought tears to my eyes and a genuine warmth
All freshmen and sophomores at Wayland High School were invited to take part in a special program Monday about the dangers of distracted driving either from drunk driving or texting while driving. The “National Save a Life Tour” was led by Mike Campbell, motivational speaker, who talked to students about the deadly consequences of distracted driving. He
Steeby Elementary School is holding a Pennies for Patients fund-raiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. One student in particular is Kaylin Shorter, daughter of Melissa DeGood and Ken Shorter, a second-grader in Kelly Fortier’s class. A family friend of Kaylin’s donated bags and bags of returnable cans. Kaylin then spent part of her
25 Years Ago — March 17, 1993 Some Martin Township residents are mulling over the possibility of recall or referendum in the wake of news the Township Planning Commission and Board are considering approval of a request from Ray Brenner to have his industrial zoned property be used for gravel mining. Leading the charge are
25 Years Ago — March 10, 1993 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has denied Sam Bravata of Gun Lake permits to develop two properties. Project opponent Paul Rose said, “There’s not many wetlands left on Gun Lake. We have to put an end to it (development) sometime before we lose all wildlife habitat.” Watson
The Emerging Strings musical ensemble from Wayland High School, captured a first division rating from judges at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association festival. The group is conducted by Karen Nofsinger. (Photo supplied)
Tiffany Zheng, an eighth-grader from Wayland Union Middle School, earned the title of championship speller at the Allegan Regional Spelling Bee Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Wayland Union Middle School. She will advance to the Grand Rapids Bee at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, at at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Runner-up was Elizabeth French,
