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City won’t help local food pantry with repair, upgrade costs

June 20, 2016

The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to turn away a request to help the Christian Neighbors food pantry with costs for repairs and maintenance. Christian Neighbors uses an old house on Church Street, less than a block south of West Superior. The non-profit service doesn't pay the city any...

Wayland School Board adopts just over $28 million budget

June 20, 2016

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night adopted a fiscal year 2016-17 budget of just over $28 million, slightly smaller than a year ago. Total revenues are pegged at $28,016,367 while expenditures have been estimated at $27,860,479, but the surplus from last year totaled $334,754 to bring the current fund...

‘Bounce Party,’ free lunches a hit at Wayland City Park

June 20, 2016

A "Bounce Party" took place Monday morning and afternoon at the Wayland City Park, as part of the Wayland Union schools' "Funtastic' free lunch series this summer. Kids were given a chance to have fun playing on large inflatables. Also featured were free frozen yogurt sundaes, and, of course, a...

Monday Moanin’: Virtual kindergarten for fun and profit

June 20, 2016

From the blog of Mister Journalism: Reading, Sharing, Discussing, Learning By Jeff Salisbury https://misterjournalism.wordpress.com/ Pearson's Cyber-Kindergarten sales pitch Education blogger Peter Greene writes, “So I stumbled across the Connections Academy blog Virtual Learning Connections (a friendly resource supporting K-12 school from home). In particular, I stumbled across this post-- "5...

Martin schools to seek $17.65 million bond OK Aug. 2

June 19, 2016

Martin Public School district voters will be asked in the Aug. 2 primary election to approve a $17.65 million bond proposal for up to 30 years. The bond money will be used for massive physical improvements at the site for the high school, middle school and Brandon Elementary, add an...

The Muck Starts Here: Where are the ‘good guys’ with guns?

June 19, 2016

by Barry Hastings Who, and where, are all the National Rifle Association's good guys? You know who I mean, the ones who have claimed (for years) they would step to the plate, should they be present when a shooting occurs. Problem is, the three million of their base members (those...

Yes It Is, It’s True: Working stiffs deserve entitlements

June 18, 2016

Common political discourse these days too often includes erroneous commentary about “entitlements,” by confusing them with “privileges.” Entitlements wrongfully are thought of as perks unearned by lazy and shiftless people living off the public dole. They’ve been getting an unfair bad rap lately from certain free market advocates of a...

Laura Velderman refuses to rest on running laurels

June 18, 2016

After astonishing West Michigan high school running fans in her freshman year at Hopkins High School, Laura Velderman hasn't slowed down at all for the summer. The Lady Viking track and cross-country star won two more medals Saturday at the USA track and field regional Junior Olympics meet at Olivet...

Hopkins Alumni Association President stepping down

June 18, 2016

The 90th annual Hopkins High School alumni banquet Saturday afternoon was highlighted by throwback references to the school’s first mascot and the resignation of President June Davis Krug. Krug told the audience of about 200 people she was stepping down after serving 45 years. “This is my last time,” she...

Memorial, celebration of life services set for Jim Hartl

June 18, 2016

Jim Hartl Sr. died Friday, June 10. He was 60. Born Feb. 18, 1956, Jim was in trade school and a proud Marine. He enjoyed repairing his classic cars, fishing and camping with family and friends. Surviving are his son, Jimmie Hartl Jr.; daughters, Jennifer Hartl and Jessica VanDussen; grandchildren;...

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