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Watson Township seeking code enforcement officer

Watson Township is looking to hire a code enforcement officer, now that Pete Duncan has stepped down because of other work obligation. The Township Board not long ago decided to…

Editor June 3, 2021

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About 20 show up to Martin Covid-19 vaccine clinic

A special one-day vaccine clinic in Martin Thursday attracted about 20 folks getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Clinic organizer Austin Marsman praised the Allegan County Health Department and Martin United Methodist…

Editor June 3, 2021

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Gravel mining issue may be brewing in Wayland Twp.

There may a large crowd in attendance at the next Wayland Township Board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 7. A group of township residents are opposing a gravel mining…

Editor June 2, 2021

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Top scholars announced for Wayland’s Class of 2021

The top scholars for the Wayland High School Class of 2021 have been announced. Earning Summa Cum Laude (4.0+grade point averages) were: Cassidy Martens of Wayland is the daughter of…

Editor May 29, 2021

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All local schools plan to be in-person for 2021-22 year

Wayland, Hopkins and Martin school officials are all planning to return in-person for the 2021-22 academic year. Superintendents Dr. Christina Hinds at Wayland, Gary Wood at Hopkins and Brooke Ballee-Stone…

Editor May 28, 2021

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Direct deposit suggestion isn’t routine in Dorr Twp.

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night voted 4-3 to permit direct deposit of employee paychecks into United Bank, but the discussion of the proposal was not routine. Township Clerk Debbie…

Editor May 27, 2021

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Dorr Plan Commission to do vision meeting July 20

After a delay of more than a year because of Covid-19, the Dorr Township Planning Commission finally will have its visioning meeting for a proposed new master plan on July…

Editor May 18, 2021

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Hopkins schools happy so far with battle vs. Covid

As the academic year draws to a close, Hopkins Public Schools officials can say they have fared better than most in the persistent war against the Coronavirus. Hopkins ditched the…

Editor May 17, 2021

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Survey says city folks want non-motor trail, dog park

Katie Beemer, an intern with the City of Wayland from Grand Valley State University, was given high praise for her work here over the past nine months, and she dominated…

Editor May 17, 2021

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Leighton Twp. hears more about infrastructure woes

The Leighton Township Board was told about three very needy road projects Thursday evening, but it’s the same old problem on fixing them — money. Supervisor Steve Wolbrink mentioned the…

Editor May 13, 2021