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Martin Twp., county hope to work out library issue
“We can work it out” — The Beatles The Martin Township Board and Allegan County On Point program representative Gina Berry are trying to work out a potential problem with…
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Ex-Wayland schools official suing Kalamazoo Board
James English Former Wayland Union Schools Assistant Supt. James English is striking back at Kalamazoo Public Schools after being fired several months ago as assistant superintendent of business and operations.…
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Wayland Schools to contract Internet-based mental health service
The Wayland Board of Education voted 5-1 Monday night to give an Internet-based mental health assistance program a try at least from now to August 2024. The board agreed to…
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Watson Twp. Board quickly appoints a new treasurer
Tera Davis The Watson Township Board Thursday evening appointed Tera Davis as new treasurer, effective almost immediately. Davis, wife of newly-appointed zoning enforcement administrator James Davis, will begin duties quickly…
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Oil tank fire wasn’t as bad as it seemed, officials say
It appears the spectacular fire March 27 in Wayland Township had a lot of bark, but not a lot of bite. That’s what seemed to be the consensus Monday night…
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Watson Treasurer takes new job at Mackinac Island
Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Caulder will resign next month to take a job as administrative assistant for the Mackinac Island Police Department. “I'll be relocating and will no longer be…
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Eggleston wins modest raise as city manager
Josh Eggleston Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston was granted a modest raise Monday evening at the City Council meeting. Eggleston, who came to Wayland in 2018 from Durand, Wisc., where…
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Wayland schools may use mental health service
Members of Wayland Board of Education Monday night were told that students in the post-Covid era are struggling with mental and emotional issues, and they will decide at their April…
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School officials promise bond also will help robotics
The Wayland Union High Schools’ Robotics team this weekend is competing in the state contest at Grand Valley State University, placing third at the end of the first day. The…
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Dorr Township adopts more than $1.5 million budget
Digital Camera The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening adopted a budget with more than $1.5 million expected revenue, and a little more money in the fund balance. Supervisor Jeff Miling…