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Martin Twp. wants fire engine manufacturer to help with repair cost

The Martin Township Fire Department and Township Board are taking a "wait and see" attitude about repairs for a fire truck purchased in 2009 from Cummins of Grand Rapids. The…

Editor July 8, 2015

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Earl Wykstra succeeds John Schipper as Martin Twp. fire chief

John Schipper resigned as fire chief for Martin Township Wednesday night and Earl Wykstra was appointed as his successor. Schipper submitted his resignation in writing to the Martin Township Board…

Editor July 8, 2015

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WHS bowling coach’s wife killed in Ionia industrial accident

The woman who was killed in an industrial accident Tuesday afternoon in Ionia was the wife of Wayland High School varsity bowling coach Bill Holbrook. Wanda Jean Holbrook, who worked…

Editor July 8, 2015

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Wayland Director of Instruction Deanna Hayes steps down

Deanna Ray Hayes has retired as director of instruction for the Wayland Union School District. Hayes, 57, who had been in that administrative position since 2006, was earning a salary…

Editor July 7, 2015

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City will seek minimum bid of $7,500 for foreclosed house

The Wayland City Council will accept bids to purchase the foreclosed house and property at 430 W. Superior St. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The dilapidated house and ill-groomed…

Editor July 6, 2015

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Dorr man found competent to stand trial for triple homicide

Corey LaValley, 32, has been determined to be competent to stand trial for the murder last March of his girlfriend and her two children at their mobile home in Dorr…

Editor July 6, 2015

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Wayland house was raided after Allegan man’s arraignment

Ronald Clouse, 53, of Allegan, was arrested June 12 on 10 counts of various violations of the sex offender registration law. His duplex house across the street from Wayland City…

Editor July 2, 2015

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Hopkins Girl Scout leads ‘Caps for a Cause’ recycling drive

Heidi Gilder, a student in the Hopkins school district, is leading the charge in a Girl Scout project to recycle plastic caps. Gilder appeared before the Dorr Township Board Tuesday…

Editor July 1, 2015

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First phase of Dorr skate park approved by Township Board

The first phase of installing a skate park at North Park in Dorr Township was approved Tuesday by the Dorr Township Board. Chris Gesink, representing the Parks Commission, outlined plans…

Editor July 1, 2015

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Feud between Dorr Twp, Clerk, Trustee gets even worse

Dorr Township Clerk Brian Boot gave a heartfelt apology for his role in the Township Board’s reputation for bad behavior in public meetings, but then he and Trustee John Tuinstra…

Editor July 1, 2015