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Driver at fault in crash that killed John Dolegowski is identified

January 11, 2016

Authorities have disclosed that the at-fault driver in the traffic crash that killed John Dolegowski near Hopkins last month is Catherine Gertrude Bender, 45, who was arraigned Monday in Allegan County District Court. Bender was arraigned on a charge of driving with a licese suspended (DWLS) causing death on Dec....

Former Henika Library employee takes Hudsonville director’s job

January 8, 2016

Former Henika District Library employee Christina Golm has been hired as new director of the Patmos Library near Hudsonville, though she has indicated she wants to continue as director of the Newaygo Library. Golm, who was hired almost a year ago for the job in Newaygo, said she wants to...

Routine Watson appointments include Dolegowski’s successor

January 7, 2016

The simple procedure of appointing and re-appointing citizens to boards and commissions had an added tinge of sadness Thursday at the Watson Township Board meeting. Supervisor Pam Brown found it difficult to speak while explaining that she had asked Troy Henrickson to serve on the Township Board of Review. Henricksen...

Seven WHS students earn places in regional business competition

January 7, 2016

Wayland High School had seven students place and six qualify for state at the Business Professionals of America regional competition Tuesday at Lake Michigan College. More than 400 business professionals took part in the conference to demonstrate business management, marketing, and technology skills, network with others, and to be honored...

CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange shop will have to shut down

January 4, 2016

The days now are numbered for the CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange service on 124th Avenue in downtown Shelbyville. The Martin Township Board Monday night, immediately after a public hearing, voted 5-0 to adopt a zoning ordinance amendment specifically forbidding marijuana dispensaries from operating within the township’s borders. The board’s move...

Dorr, Leighton townships to share cost of 2016 police vehicle

December 29, 2015

Despite the treacherous icy road conditions Monday night, all seven members of the Dorr Township Board held their regular monthly meeting. The board agreed to pay half of the $38,319 purchase price of a 2016 Ford Explorer for the two sheriff’s deputies, Ryan Rewa and Chad Sikkema, who cover Dorr...

MSU ag teacher, FFA advisor Jessica Couch wins state award

December 27, 2015

Hopkins High School agriscience teacher and FFA advisor Jessica Couch has won an Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery. Weekly award winners are given a plaque, a $500 cash prize and $500 grant for their classroom, school or school district. Another part of the honor is to be...

Wayland Floral & Gifts on W. Superior likely to close its doors Thursday

December 27, 2015

It is probable that Wayland Floral & Gifts, 118 W. Superior St., will no longer be in business after Friday, Dec. 31. Co-owners Rick and Cindy Mathis, who opened the shop in May 2014, have indicated that if they are unable to sell the business, they will close its doors...

Progress on sale of foreclosed house slowed; final price decided

December 22, 2015

The Wayland City Council Monday night voted 6-1 to sell the old dilapidated foreclosed house at 430 W. Superior St. to Max and Robin Mitchell of Byron Center for final price of $9,344.28, plus closing costs. The figure includes the city's costs for having inspections conducted on the house and...

City treasurer, staff receive praise for clean audit, healthy finances

December 21, 2015

Wayland City Treasurer Cheri Parrish earned high praise again from the auditor for her work on the city’s finances. Peter Woldman, audior from Gabridge & Company of Grand Rapids, told members of the City Council Monday evening that, “Overall, Cheri’s doing a great job.” This follows the audit from two...

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