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Allegan County high-speed Internet grant OK likely

Allegan County's Internet provider, 123NET, has been recommended for a $30 million state grant to fund broadband service to residents without high-speed Internet. The grant, the county's use of $17.5…

Editor June 20, 2023

Community Notices

Semi crash blocks traffic on U.S.-131 near Exit No. 68

The Yankee Springs Fire Department this afternoon reported a traffic crash involving a semi-trailer just north of Wayland near the Dorr-Moline exit (No. 68) on the U.S.-131 expressway. Authorities said…

Editor June 20, 2023

Articles

Former Supt. Dr. Hinds now interim chief at Northview

Scott Korpak Former Wayland Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, Northview’s current deputy superintendent, will step in as interim in the wake of the retirement of Scott Korpak. Korpak announced this week…

Editor June 20, 2023

Obituaries

Former Wayland man Paul Gambee dies of cancer

Word has been received of the death of Paul Gambee, formerly of Wayland, most recently of South Lyon. A veteran of the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict, he died…

Editor June 20, 2023

Obituaries

Beloved ‘Mayor of Hilliards’ Doug Adamczyk dies at 75

Douglas "Beans" Lawrence Adamczyk, age 75 of Hilliards, died Monday, June 19. "Dougie" was known as the Mayor of Hilliards and was loved by many people in the community, which…

Editor June 20, 2023

Obituaries

Former LPN, WHS grad Judy VanderMeer dies

Judy VanderMeer, former licensed practical nurse at Pennock Hospital and a 1972 graduate of Wayland High School, lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, June 13. In a statement on…

Editor June 20, 2023

Obituaries

Service will be Thursday for Diana Puschel, 81

Diana Marie Puschel, 81, of Hopkins, died Sunday, June 18, at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Born Nov. 13, 1941, in Detroit, she was the daughter of the late Lorraine…

Editor June 20, 2023

Articles

Wayland Council adopts $3.1 million 2023-24 budget

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a $3.1 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2023-24. City Manager Josh Eggleston noted the city is expected to take in about…

Editor June 19, 2023

Community Notices

Persistent dry conditions result in burning bans

Area fire departments continue to warn local residents against burning yard waste, refuse and even camp fire-style as an unusual drought is persistent in creating exceptionally dry conditions. Departments throughout…

Editor June 19, 2023

Columns

Strawberry Oatmeal dessert, in time for season

by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 cup - 2 sticks butter softened 2 cups lightly packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds plus a bit more for sprinkling on…

Editor June 18, 2023