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Dorr teacher receives Excellence in Education award

Dorr kindergarten teacher Danielle LaJoye has been named a recipient of the Excellence in Education Award from the Michigan State Lottery. Shown with her is Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt. LaJoye…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Unhappy residents vent about Cuddy Drain project

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…

Editor March 7, 2017

Articles

Developers withdraw request for Selkirk Lake campground

Developers of a proposed expanded campground at Selkirk Lake have withdrawn their request for rezoning.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…

Editor March 7, 2017

Columns

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

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…

Editor March 7, 2017

Sports

Martin takes district tourney opener by 20 points

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…

Editor March 7, 2017

Obituaries

Gofundme page established for Johnny Kerley, 41

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…

Editor March 6, 2017

Articles

Dorr, Hopkins Library Director Natalie Bazan leaving

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?…

Editor March 6, 2017

Articles

City action on East Maple assessment roll postponed

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…

Editor March 6, 2017

Sports

Wildcats cruise in tourney opening round vs. Hopkins

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…

Editor March 6, 2017

Features

WHS senior using School to Work to land a job

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…

Editor March 6, 2017