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Watson Township adopts $216,000 budget for FY 2015-16

April 2, 2015

The Watson Township Board Thursday night adopted a general fund budget of $216,000 in revenue and expenditures, with a fund balance estimated $224,376.29. The township's greatest revenue source for the coming fiscal year (April 1 to March 31, 2016) is state aid support, expected to come in at $149,200. Local...

Watson Township to try lighter application for dust control

April 2, 2015

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening decided to try something a little bit different in its approach to dealing with dust control. Board members voted unanimously to switch services to Michigan Chloride Sales, deciding a lighter application of calcium chloride for two or perhaps three times over the summer at...

When will we stop beating up on the working poor among us?

April 2, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. “I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!” — Jesus, quoted in Matthew 25:40 “Whoever oppresses...

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What does Proposal 2015-1 have to do with last economic slide?

April 2, 2015

I typically distrust most political actions. I know that is going to unintentionally group some very good people acting to the best of their abilities on the behalf of you and me and every other citizen under their jurisdiction. Yet based on past experience, with Social Security Income as a...

Penny Wars raise almost $2,500 for ‘Make a Wish’ Foundation

April 2, 2015

Pine Street and Dorr Elementary special education teachers wanted to get their students involved to help raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation on behalf of the Mshar family who has two special needs children and whose mother is battling, Guillian-Barre syndrome — an autoimmune disorder that causes muscle...

Dorr students meet reading goal; one scores on principal-goalie

April 2, 2015

Dorr Elementary Principal Kevin Zaschak, volunteered to let every child who met their reading goal try to score a goal on him at a conclusion to the school's "Shoot for your goal" themed March Is Reading Month. Pictured is Reese Coughlin scored a goal against Zaschak, who is a hockey...

Eight WHS students take part in ‘Renaissance’ conference

April 2, 2015

PALs advisor Andrea Brown and Student Council advisor Nicki Cardosa took eight Wayland High School students to the Josten's Renaissance Conference March 27 at St. John's High. The Renaissance program is designed to empower students and educators to re-energize the educational atmosphere at their schools and create and seize new...

Celebration of Life service for Carol MacEachron is April 11

April 1, 2015

Carol MacEachron of Hopkins, died Monday, March 30, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Carol was born April 12, 1942, in Grant Twp., the daughter of the late, Lisle and Jean (Eadie) Haynes. She graduated from Cedar Springs High School, Class of 1960. Surviving are her husband: John, whom she...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 159

April 1, 2015

25 years Ago — April 4, 1990 Kathy DeYoung was pictured on the front page as one of six Steeby Elementary teachers who promised to kiss a pig if students read the required number of books during March Is Reading Month. She was shown puckering up to the swine as...

Current Allegan County stray dogs, April 1

April 1, 2015

Wilber is his name! He was found in Salem on 138th Ave. His family has until 5pm on 4-7-15 to claim him. After this date he will be available for adoption. He sure loves playing in the grass, but he much rather do so in his own yard. "Lyric" Found...

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