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Wayland High School students join Youth Summit

April 10, 2017

Wayland High School students were among the more than 300 students from Allegan and Barry counties who attended the fourth annual Allegan-Barry Youth Summit Wednesday, March 29, at Gun Lake Community Church. The Allegan County Pro Youth Team is a youth board made up of delegates from schools in Allegan...

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Army Bob: Let’s legalize, tax and regulate marijuana

April 6, 2017

Let’s talk about the use of medical marijuana. The American Cancer Society reports, “Smoked marijuana delivers THC and other cannabinoids to the body, but it also delivers harmful substances to users and those close by, including many of the same substances found in tobacco smoke. “The American Cancer Society Cancer...

Watson to survey residents on recycling, pot issues

April 6, 2017

Watson Township officials are preparing a newsletter that will include a survey of local residents on how they feel about the two most important issues that have surfaced recently — recycling and medical marijuana. Officials hope to have the newsletter arrive at all local households in the township before the...

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Watson Township budget revenue, expenses the same

April 6, 2017

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a balanced budget of just over $225,000 for fiscal year 2017-18. The township’s budget anticipates revenues and expenditures at the same — $225,850 — with an 0.7673-mill levy by state statute. Treasurer Sue Jones said the fund balance, or savings account, now stands...

Peereboom’s Greenhouse north of Wayland for sale

April 6, 2017

Peereboom's Greenhouse & Garden Center on old 131 just north of Wayland is for sale by the owner. Peereboom's opened its business in 1974 under George Peereboom and later was managed by his son, Casey, who sold the business several years ago. The owner has indicated on the "For Sale"...

Pleasure Riders’ benefit planned for Saturday, April 15

April 6, 2017

The Allegan County Pleasure Riders will have their 43rd annual benefit ride, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Silver Creek County Park, corner of 134th Avenue and 38th Street near Hamilton. Participants will travel along the Allegan County Equestrian Trail System. Donations are $25 minimum for individuals and...

‘April surprise’ snowstorm not really that surprising

April 6, 2017

Austin Marsman of Martin posted this photo Thursday morning of the snow that visited West Michigan in an April surprise. Though a snow storm, rain storm and thunder are not really unheard of in Michigan, the wet system that started Wednesday and moved through the area was a stark contrast...

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

April 5, 2017

25 Years Ago — April 8, 1992 Gov. John Engler’s proposed deep cuts in state government spending on adult education programs will cause drastic reductions in services offered by the Wayland Community Edfucation program. Director David VanEerden said if Engler’s cutbacks are adopted, the local program wouldn’t survive another two...

Child heart patient marks 1st anniversary of surgery

April 4, 2017

Kinsley Zondervan, daughter of Wayland School Board member Pete and Wayland elementary teacher Kristiana Kay Zondervan, celebrated the first anniversary of her second delicate heart surgery Tuesday. Her mother posted, "If someone told me a year ago how well our sweet girl would be doing today, I'm not sure I...

Yes It Is, It’s True: A look at ‘Hail Mary’ prayers answered

April 4, 2017

In baseball, it’s the walk-off hit or walk-off homer. In football, it’s the “Hail Mary” pass. In basketball, it’s the buzzer-beater. All of them represent some of the most thrilling aspects of major American sports, crossing that thin line between victory and defeat. And they are widely regarded as relatively...

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