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Community Notices

Traffic crash east of Wayland leaves several people injured.

September 2, 2017

A two-car traffic crash occurred at the intersection of 4th Street and 135th Avenue in Wayland Township early Saturday morning, according to authorities in Allegan County. The incident was reported just before 1 a.m. and Michigan State Police and Allegan County Sheriff's deputies were summoned to the scene. Police did not...

SUV-semi traffic crash closes freeway south of Martin

September 1, 2017

A traffic crash involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and semi-truck has forced the closure of a stretch of the southbound lanes of the U.S.-131 expressway south of the Martin Exit, No. 55. Authorities have indicated the crash occurred at about 8:15 p.m. Friday near 116th Avenue in Martin Township when the...

Davenport University to get 3rd Teunissen from Wayland

September 1, 2017

Morgan and Mallory... and Bethany makes three. They're happy at Davenport University. Bethany Teunissen Mallory Teunissen Bethany Teunissen, who just graduated from Wayland High School last spring, has decided to become the third of the Teunissen sisters to play softball at Davenport University. The youngest Teunissen was a heavy hitter...

Three public forums slated on Wayland school bond vote

September 1, 2017

Three public forums on the Nov. 7 Wayland Union schools’ scaled-back $19.25 million bond proposal will be held next month at three different locations. The first is planned for 6 to 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at Dorr Elementary before the Parent-Teacher Organization meeting. The second will be at 7 p.m....

WHS grad Ali Martus starts 2nd golf season at Northwood

September 1, 2017

Ali Martus Former Wayland High School all-state golfer Ali Martus is starting her second season on the Northwood University golf team this fall with a season opener at the Indianapolis Invitational Sept. 11. Martus helped the Northwood University break a school record for low score earlier last year at the Northwood...

Funeral Thursday at St. Stanislaus for ‘Bud’ Miller, 89

September 1, 2017

Born Feb. 19, 1928, Bud worked 18 years for Carl Goodwin and Sons in Allegan as a heavy equipment mechanic. They built many of the “Super Highway” systems in Southwest Michigan. He was also a life-long area farmer with the help of his wife, who ran a 1,200 head hog...

Expenditures for Dorr Township library repairs delayed

September 1, 2017

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday night questioned the proposed expense of roof repair for the Dorr Township Library, insisting the board had not approved it. Supervisor Jeff Miling explained that it was an insurance payment, so the board will study how to process insurance reimbursement. It also was...

Dorr Township Board hears complaints about cemeteries

September 1, 2017

by Robert M. Traxler Discussion and debate about cemetery rules and regulations dominated the Dorr Township Board‘s monthly meeting Thursday evening. Some residents have reported they are unhappy with the cemetery rules and the manner in which maintenance has been conducted. Township Supervisor Jeff Miling stated that the aggressive cleanup...

Martin offense fails to score a touchdown in 21-8 loss

September 1, 2017

By Austin Marsman Martin lost a hard-fought 21-8 battle Thursday night at Holton, evening its overall season record at 1-1. Head coach Mike McGuire explained the loss as “issues with the defense and the inability to execute” Early in the game, Martin’s Hunter Kershaw picked up a Holton fumble and went about...

Sports

Vikings defeat Manistee on Chippewas’ gridiron 36-26

September 1, 2017

The Hopkins varsity football team evened its overall season record to 1-1 with a 36-26 victory Thursday night at Manistee. The Vikings turned things around after a 42-21 loss at home against Newaygo the previous Thursday. Ironically, Hopkins lost to Manistee 36-30 last season and defeated Newaygo 36-12 in 2016....

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