Month: May 2020

Wayland schools adds videos to Internet web site

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Wayland Union Schools has added resource videos to their Parent University page to support parents during the COVID-19 crisis.  This page is found under the “Parents/Students” tab on the district’s website. Staff members created videos on a variety of topics relating to mental health, literacy and navigating educational apps and...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — May 10, 1995 Wayland High School Class of 1945. That handsome guy right in the middle is Hugh DeWeerd, who went on to become a council member and fire chief. Augie VandenBerg...
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Graveside service set for Harry Hicks, 83, of Martin

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Harry D. Hicks died Monday, May 4, at his home in Martin. He was 83. He was born April 7, 1937, the son of Evington and Rita (Wiggins) Hicks. Harry was a truck driver for Bender/Loudon for more than 30 years and had worked at ForeWay for several years. In...
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Hopkins Schools’ sinking fund renewal approved

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The Hopkins Public Schools' request for renewal of the site sinking fund levy of 1.6 mills was approved in a special election Tuesday by a vote of 852 to 758. The affirmative voters made up 53.2 percent of the final tally. The vast majority of votes were cast as absentee...
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Ranger Rick: Gov. Whitmer is abusing her authority

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spoken.  Like the life of a furry, fat, sleepy groundhog Punxsutawney Phil  from Punxsutawney, Pa., Michigan has a prognosticator of prodigious visions.  She is the know all, see all, and knows what is good for the citizens of Michigan. Once the pandemic Communist Chinese Coronavirus...
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Allegan County’s COVID-19 numbers at 116 as of May 4

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The Allegan County Health Department reported 116 cases of county residents testing positive for the COVID-19 Coronavirus as of this morning, Tuesday, May 5. There still are two reports of deaths as a result of the disease. MLive reporter Julie Mack, in an enterprise piece published Tuesday, wrote, "Kent County...
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Is a Pronto Pup franchise coming to Gun Lake?

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The Gun Lake area is abuzz with the potential news of the arrival of a Pronto Pup hot dog eatery locating near Sam's Landing on March Road. Word on the street is that someone has purchased a franchise and plans to put the popular corn dog business, perhaps best known...
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Grandma’s Recipe Box: From Robin Hood Flour

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Robin Hood Flour recipes were a staple for many kitchens back in the day. A variety of sauces may be made using this basic recipe. For example: Add 1/2 cup grated cheese to medium white sauce to make macaroni and cheese. Cook macaroni according to package directions than drain. Add...
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Editorial

Lady Clippers disappointed, but it was one heckuva ride

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To our fans and the Martin community: As the days have passed since our season was canceled, I have had a lot of time to reflect on the amazing run we had this year. As heartbreaking and disappointing it was having our season canceled the day we were supposed to...
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City has full crews picking up roadside twigs, brush

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Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston Monday evening told council members he didn’t have to furlough city workers as they began picking up twigs, branches and brush on city roadsides. He said he was able to enlist full crews, with proper distancing and masks, to do the work starting Monday because...
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