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Wayland doesn’t fare well on M-STEP, but neither do other schools

The bad news told to the Wayland Board of Education Monday night was that students in the local district didn’t score very well in the M-STEP tests. The good news…

Editor January 11, 2016

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Driver at fault in crash that killed John Dolegowski is identified

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…

Editor January 11, 2016

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Former Henika Library employee takes Hudsonville director’s job

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…

Editor January 8, 2016

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Routine Watson appointments include Dolegowski’s successor

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…

Editor January 7, 2016

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Seven WHS students earn places in regional business competition

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…

Editor January 7, 2016

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CDXX Boutique marijuana exchange shop will have to shut down

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…

Editor January 4, 2016

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Dorr, Leighton townships to share cost of 2016 police vehicle

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…

Editor December 29, 2015

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MSU ag teacher, FFA advisor Jessica Couch wins state award

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…

Editor December 27, 2015

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

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…

Editor December 27, 2015

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Progress on sale of foreclosed house slowed; final price decided

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…

Editor December 22, 2015