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Watson Township Board appointments confirmed

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening confirmed several appointments. One, newcomer Helen Goyings, may wind up in other places in township government. Goyings, who has lived in the township for…
Posted by Editor January 5, 2017
Posted inArticles

Watson gets serious about fighting recycling site abuse

Watson Township Board members plan to buy a security camera for the recycling site next to the Township Hall, regardless of whether or not a grant application is approved. Too…
Posted by Editor January 5, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Three WHS students to sing with State Honors Choir

Wayland Union High School choir students (from left) Shawn Sutherby, David Huynh and Nick Wnuk achieved positions in the Michigan School Vocal Music Association State Honors Choir. They will be…
Posted by Editor January 5, 2017
Posted inFeatures

WHS to send 12 students to state business competition

Wayland shined at the Business Professionals of America Regional Leadership Conference Wednesday, having 12 students place and qualify for the state level competition in March. More than 300 students gathered…
Posted by Editor January 5, 2017
Posted inCommunity Notices

Hopkins Township house a total loss in morning fire

No one was injured, but authorities say this house in Hopkins Township was a total loss this morning in a fire. Deputies from the Allegan County Sheriff's Department indicated a…
Posted by Editor January 5, 2017
Posted inColumns

Yes It Is, It’s True: I understand I’ve been lied to all my life

“As I get older, after much careful research, after critical thinking, the more I have come to understand I’ve been lied to all my life.” — David T. Young My…
Posted by Editor January 4, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Lifelong local woman Rachel Ward’s service Saturday

Rachel Madelon (Hiar) Ward, age 77, died Dec. 29, during a recent hospitalization at Florida Hospital, Sebring Fla. She was born in Leighton Township Oct. 26, 1939, the daughter of…
Posted by Editor January 4, 2017
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Jan. 4, 1967 Randy Marklevitz was appointed to a trustee’s seat on the Wayland Township Board, succeeding Larry Knowlton, who died. A shortage of ambulance personnel…
Posted by Editor January 4, 2017
Posted inObituaries

Boxing trainer Bob Quackenboss dies at age 82

Robert Leigh Quackenboss, age 82, of Wayland, affectionately known as "Harmonica Bob" died Tuesday, Jan. 3. Harmonica Bob went around to local restaurants and nursing homes to entertain folks. He…
Posted by Editor January 4, 2017
Posted inSports

Hopkins boys absorb 4th consecutive hoops defeat

The Hopkins boys' varsity basketball team absorbed its fourth straight defeat of the season Tuesday night, 66-51, in a nonconference encounter at Grand Rapids West Catholic. The Vikings won their…
Posted by Editor January 3, 2017

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