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Driver of pickup truck killed in traffic crash in Hopkins Township

A traffic crash near the 130th Avenue and 22nd Street intersection in Hopkins Township killed the male driver of a pickup truck Wednesday evening. Allegan County Sheriff's authorities said John…

Editor December 16, 2015

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New Ace Hardware owners outline plans to remodel old Dick’s Market

The new owners of the future Ace Hardware to be located in the former Dick’s Market on 142nd Avenue appeared at the Dorr Township Planning Committee to provide information about…

Editor December 16, 2015

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Moline Elementary building, property sale in a holding pattern

Stephen Austin, potential buyer of the old Moline Elementary School building, is still working to make the final sale happen, but indicates he has challenges ahead. Austin said he has…

Editor December 14, 2015

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Student rep., debate captain ask Wayland to reinstate fund-raising

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night got an earful from the student representative and the captain of the debate team about fund-raising. Student Board Representative Jonathan Seymour and Debate…

Editor December 14, 2015

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More tech costs ahead, but Wayland school finances getting healthier

The fund balance for the Wayland Union school district continues to get healthier, but the school board Monday night was told expenses seem inevitable for technology infrastructure. Scott Getter, who…

Editor December 14, 2015

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WHS awarded Apple Professional Learning Grant

Wayland Union High School has been awarded an Apple Professional Learning Grant that will support the high school in its digital learning environment. The grant will create a personalized professional…

Editor December 14, 2015

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Andy Moore to succeed Mark Sisson as Leighton Twp. planner

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided to hire Andy Moore as new planner, succeeding the retired Mark Sisson. Moore is an employee of Williams & Works of Grand Rapids,…

Editor December 11, 2015

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Leighton will grow even more if Switch occupies Steelcase pyramid

State Rep. Ken Yonker flatly told the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening that Leighton will continue to grow if the State Legislature can work out an agreement to bring the…

Editor December 10, 2015

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Leighton Twp. hires attorney for purchase agreement for new hall

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night gave the green light to hiring attorney Roger Swets to draw up an installment purchase agreement for building a new township hall next to…

Editor December 10, 2015

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Fire damages storage area upstairs at former Globe building

A fire broke out Thursday morning in a storage area in back of an upstairs apartment above the former Wayland Globe building, now referred to as the Helmey Building. Mandy…

Editor December 10, 2015