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Unhappy residents vent about Cuddy Drain project

March 7, 2017

The Cuddy Drain project that includes both Allegan and Barry counties was the target of a lot of criticism at the Wayland Township Board meeting Tuesday night. However, presenter and local resident Jim Sivak that the issue was out of the township’s hands and he would be better served by...

Developers withdraw request for Selkirk Lake campground

March 7, 2017

Developers of a proposed expanded campground at Selkirk Lake have withdrawn their request for rezoning. Members of the Wayland Township Board were informed of the decision Tuesday night at their board meeting. They were scheduled to take up the issue after a packed and contentious Planning Commission meeting Feb. 8,...

Ranger Rick: The deplorables have brought U.S. a new day

March 7, 2017

Now that the political dust has somewhat settled, and with all the consternation and hand-wringing by the Democrats about Donald Trump’s win, they are still asking themselves “what the hell happened.” A number of weeks ago, the author of Wayland Townbroadcast wrote a fine piece titled “Yes It is, It’s...

Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points

March 7, 2017

Martin opened district basketball tournament play Monday night with a 63-43 victory over Battle Creek Calhoun Christian. The triumph lifted the Clippers' season record to 12-9 overall and into the district semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday against tourney host Battle Creek St. Phillip. The Clippers started the game on a 7-0 run before Calhoun was...

Gofundme page established for Johnny Kerley, 41

March 6, 2017

Johnny Kerley Jr., age 41, of Hopkins, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 3. He is survived by his children Gavin and Landri Kerley, his father John (Florence) Kerley Sr., his siblings Cody (Malynda), Scottie, Matt, Connor and Morgan along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and extended relatives. Johnny...

Dorr, Hopkins Library Director Natalie Bazan leaving

March 6, 2017

Natalie Bazan is resigning her directorship positions at the Hopkins District Library and the Dorr Township Library. But the big question, yet unanswered, is where and when is she going? Bazan served as library director at Hopkins for five and a half years and has simultaneously served at Dorr for...

City action on East Maple assessment roll postponed

March 6, 2017

The Wayland City Council held a public hearing Monday night on the special assessments for sidewalks in the East Maple Street project, but had to postpone officially approving the assessment roll. The city’s street project for this summer is reconstructing and repaving East Maple from North Main to Steeby Elementary,...

Wildcats cruise in tourney opening round vs. Hopkins

March 6, 2017

Hopkins gamely put up a scrap for awhile against Wayland in the opening round of the district basketball tournament Monday night, but in the end the state’s ninth-ranked Wildcats proved to be too much to the tune of 82-39. The Vikings actually went on a 10-0 run and outscored Wayland...

WHS senior using School to Work to land a job

March 6, 2017

Wayland High School Senior Brianna Ribble who is participating in the School to Work program at Thornapple Veterinary as an unpaid intern, was offered a job after graduation. She plans to become a vet tech after graduation. "Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center has confirmed that this is the career that I...

Kevin Rottman chosen Leighton Firefighter of the Year

March 5, 2017

The Leighton Township Fire Department has selected Kevin Rottman as 2016 Firefighter of the Year. Rottman has been a member of the department for 27 years and is one of the engine operators. "Kevin has really stepped up this year by helping out with training, mentoring our new personnel, and...

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