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Dorr Twp. candidate forum features independent candidates

October 14, 2016

Though there is no general election for local offices between Republicans and Democrats Nov. 8, Dorr Township will have a candidate’ forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the township hall. The event will feature five Republican officials, four of them incumbents, and challengers with no party...

Wayland schools earns grant to help at-risk students

October 14, 2016

Wayland Union Schools was awarded a grant for $40,425 from the Michigan Department of Education to offer academic support to at-risk students in grades K-3. Additional support will come in the way of academic "camp" sessions during winter break, spring break and summer break. “Providing support for students this way...

Columns

Army Bob: WikiLeaks reveals cozy relations between DNC, press

October 13, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler I have spent the last nine hours reading the WikiLeaks e-mails hacked illegally from the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Most are boring and hardly worth the time to read them. That said, a few shine the light of day on the media being an extension of...

Circuit Court hearing Monday to take up issue of Leighton air strip

October 13, 2016

Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin will preside over an evidentiary hearing Monday on a restraining order to prohibit planes from flying at the old Martin air strip, where a developer plans to build a private air park near the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 144th Avenue in Leighton Township....

Leighton Twp. officials preparing to open new hall Tuesday

October 13, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening held its last meeting at the soon to be old township hall on Kalamazoo Avenue. Most of the business conducted dealt the move into new offices adjacent to the Leighton District Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. Officials said they should be open for business...

Consumers Energy promises improvements for Martin, Gun Lake

October 13, 2016

Consumers Energy has announced a number of improvements to improve reliability in the Delton, Martin and Gun Lake areas after a series of outages related to weather, equipment and trees. "While controlling the weather is beyond our means, updating our equipment and clearing the electric lines lessens the impact weather...

Lady Vikings win 2 of 3 volleyball matches at Hamilton Quad

October 13, 2016

The Hopkins varsity volleyball team won two of three matches Tuesday at the Hamilton Quad. The Lady Vikings defeated Otsego 25-23, 10-25, 15-8; lost to Calvin Christian d Hopkins 22-25, 25-22, 15-11, and then came back to top Hamilton 25-21, 25-16. Hopkins statistical leaders: • Assists: Hannah Van de Roovaart...

Lady Wildcats beat Wyoming to halt 10-match skid

October 13, 2016

The Wayland varsity volleyball team beat Wyoming in three of four sets Tuesday in an O-K Gold Conference dual match. The Lady Wildcats won 25-19, 18-25, 27-25 and 26-24. The victory halted a 10-match losing streak for the Wildcats and brought their overall season record to 17-21-4. Leading the Wildcats...

Wildcats blanked 3-0 in season finale; districts at Gull Lake

October 13, 2016

The Wayland boys' soccer team completed its season Wednesday night at East Grand Rapids in the rain, losing 3-0 in an O-K Gold Conference match. "The game started with the Wildcats dominating possession and chances for the majority of the first half but were unable to find a way past...

Sports

Both Viking girls,’ boys’ teams slip to 3rd in C-C jamboree

October 13, 2016

Both the Belding boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams surprised the Hopkins squads Tuesday by taking second in the latest O-K Silver jamboree. The Belding girls bested the Lady Vikings 54-58 to be the runner-up to Calvin Christian’s 29. Calvin has won every league meet this far this season and Hopkins...

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