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Leukemia victim Dawson Babiak, 4, gets some good news

March 10, 2015

The up and down struggles of the Babiak family were on the upswing this week when it was learned that 4-year-old Dawson Babiak currently is leukemia free. A posting today on the "Prayers for Dawson" site, presumably by his mother, Allison, said: "We finally received the news from the oncologists...

Two WHS boys, 2 girls make all-conference hoops teams

March 10, 2015

Seniors Dilon Aten and Lacey James and Presley Hudson and Caroline (C.J.) Miller all have been selected to the all-O-K Gold Conference boys' and girls' basketball teams, respectively. Aten, a four-year starter for the Wildcats at point guard, is the all-time career leading scorer in local basketball history, eclipsing Alex...

Current Allegan County strays: March 10

March 10, 2015

Meet "Razzmatazz"! She's got a lot of spunk, so we decided to give her a spunky name...but if you know her real name or where her family is, then we could use your help! She was found today on 140th in Wayland, and her family has until 3/16 by 5pm...

Ranger Rick: Are we wasting money on a ‘road to nowhere?

March 10, 2015

The economy is booming! That’s what we keep hearing. Stock market climbing! What’s the problem? Where are the jobs? Unemployment is higher than what is reported by the government, according to a new Gallup snapshot of the unemployment numbers – these are a compilation of all of the folks out...

Ethel Visser re-elected to 41st year as Dorr Twp. ZBA secretary

March 10, 2015

The Dorr Township Zoning Board of Appeals welcomed a new member at their quarterly meeting March 9th, re-elected Ethel Visser secretary, to serve her 41st year in that position, and elected Robert Traxler chairman. The newest member is Jim Schaendorf, a Dorr native and owner of an Agro corporation in...

Hopkins JA project company donates $351 to Babiak family

March 10, 2015

The Hopkins High School second trimester Beta student company, a Junior Achievement project, designed and distributed sweatshirts to both raise awareness of the challenging situation the Babiak family is experiencing, and to raise funds to help help offset costs involved with the travel and care of Dawson Babiak who has...

Wayland school officials recommend new snow plowing service

March 10, 2015

Though rumors circulated this past winter that Wayland Union Schools fired its snow plowing contractor were rebutted by school officials, it is apparent a new company will do the job when such services are needed next November. Administrators are recommending the school board hire USA Earthworks of Martin to plow...

Strategic planning reports to schools dominated by finances

March 9, 2015

Each of the four strategic planning committees gave reports on their findings to the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening. Perhaps the most striking was the special committee on finance, represented by David Rose of United Bank. The other committees included facilities with Jennifer Antel and Maintenance Director John Huyck,...

Hopkins takes 67-56 victory over Plainwell in district opener

March 9, 2015

The Hopkins boys' basketball team registered its 10th win of the season with a 67-56 triumph Monday evening in the opening round of the Class B district basketball tournament at South Haven. The Vikings, with the victory, move to 10-11 overall and will face Paw Paw (12-8) in the district...

Wildcats beat South Christian a 3rd time, win district opener

March 9, 2015

Wayland defeated O-K Gold Conference rival Grand Rapids South Christian for the third time this season, and this third time was the most difficult, in the opening round of the Class B district basketball tournament at Wyoming Godwin Heights. Three Wayland players scored at least 20 points apiece to lead...

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