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Hilliards ball fields to be named for Doug Adamczyk

Doug Adamczyk The softball teams that play regularly at the Hilliards Park want to name the ballpark after Douglas Adamczyk, beloved longtime local resident who died June 19. The Hopkins…

Editor July 10, 2023

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Sustainable business park project wins state grant

The Michigan Public Service Commission has awarded a $5 million grant to the Sustainable Business Park project planned at a Dorr Township site. The project is being overseen by the…

Editor July 10, 2023

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Wayland Council approves DDA’s alley project plans

Police Chief Scott Matice and officer Jessica Ehrle The Wayland City Council Wednesday evening gave its blessing to the Downtown Development Authority’s alley project. Main Street Director Holly McPherson said…

Editor July 5, 2023

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Eric Cameron hired to asst. principal’s post at Martin

Eric Cameron Martin Public Schools is welcoming Eric Cameron as new assistant principal at the middle school and high school. Superintendent Samantha Ball announced Cameron’s hiring this week. He succeeds…

Editor June 28, 2023

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Supt. Tim Reeves wins 4% pay increase, incentives

Supt. Tim Reeves Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves received a 4 percent salary increase with an incentive Monday night at the Board of Education’s work session. Reeves, who just…

Editor June 27, 2023

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Leslie Wagner succeeds Pat Velie as WUS asst. supt.

Pat Velie Leslie Wagner of Hastings has been selected assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Wayland Union Schools, succeeding the retiring Patricia Velie. Wagner, who will begin duties later…

Editor June 26, 2023

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Sustainable business park granted PUD zoning by Dorr

A engineer explains some of the details of the sustainable business project in Dorr Township. The sustainable business park proposed for the northeast corner of Dorr Township cleared another hurdle…

Editor June 22, 2023

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Rep. Rigas 1 of 5 GOP to vote no on child marriage bill

Rep. Rachelle Smit Rep. Angela Rigas The Michigan Legislature Wednesday passed a bill outlawing marriage until age 18. The legislation, which now goes to the State Senate, was approved in…

Editor June 22, 2023

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Dorr Plan Commission bends a little for mixed use

The Dorr Township Planning Commission decided to do a little bending to recommend a rezoning request for Don-Jon Asphalt Paving at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Commerce Drive. The…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Allegan County high-speed Internet grant OK likely

Allegan County's Internet provider, 123NET, has been recommended for a $30 million state grant to fund broadband service to residents without high-speed Internet. The grant, the county's use of $17.5…

Editor June 20, 2023