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Yankee Springs Township officially now 11th member of WAEMS

It’s official: Yankee Springs Township now has joined Wayland Area Emergency Services for ambulance service. The final piece of the puzzle was assembled Wednesday night when the Martin Township Board…

Editor February 11, 2016

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Owner of car in Dolegowski fatal crash also formally charged

The twin sister of Catherine Bender, who was charged in connection with the traffic death of John Dolegowski in December, formally has been charged with allowing a suspended person to…

Editor February 10, 2016

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Wayland High School to add 2 new courses to curriculum next year

Wayland High School will have two classes added to its curriculum next year. Director of Instruction Theresa Fulk asked for and received permission Monday night from the Board of Education…

Editor February 8, 2016

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Wayland school district saves $338,000 in latest budget projections

The Wayland Union school district continues to get good financial news. Finance Director Bill Melching told the Board of Education Monday night that the district is ahead of the game…

Editor February 8, 2016

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Hopkins Middle School FFA students advance to regionals

A large number of Hopkins FFA Middle School students placed first or second at the district leadership contests Friday and have earned the right to move on to the regional…

Editor February 6, 2016

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Recycling director asks Watson Township to join program

Though Watson Township does not take part in the Allegan County recycling program, Resource Recovery Director Ben Williams rolled out the welcome mat Thursday night at the Township Board meeting.…

Editor February 4, 2016

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Michelle Harris elected chair of Watson Plan Commission

Michelle Harris last month was elected chairwoman of the Watson Township Planning Commission. She succeeds David Carter, who has decided to step down after serving for 15 years. Troy Baker…

Editor February 4, 2016

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D.K. Sprague retires as chairman 24 years of Gun Lake Tribe

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) (Tribe) has announced the retirement of David K. (D.K.) Sprague as chairman. Sprague served as chairman since his initial election by…

Editor February 4, 2016

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AAESA supervisor charged with criminal sexual conduct

Jonathan Eugene Garcia, 34 of VanBuren County, a supervisor with the Allegan Area Education Services Agency, has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct. Detectives with the Allegan County…

Editor February 3, 2016

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Two 72nd District state rep. candidates visit Wayland Council

It was the Night of the Politicians at the Wayland City Council meeting Monday evening. Five people seeking office later this year paid visits to the council, two of them…

Editor February 1, 2016