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Perrigo selling generic drug business to New York firm

March 2, 2021

Perrigo, Allegan County's largest employer, is selling its generic prescription drug business to Altaris Capital Partners for $1.55 billion. Perrigo, which employs more than 400 people, is based in Allegan and manufactures generic and house brand prescription drugs and over the counter pharmaceutical products. Altaris has agreed to more than $50...

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Coronavirus reduces student enrollment at Hopkins

March 1, 2021

The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak has spread from China. Coronavirus cell. Vector illustration Hopkins Public Schools, just like all other districts, has seen a reduction in numbers of students because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Superintendent Gary Wood told the Board of Education Monday evening the current enrollment is 1,504 students, down...

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Council tables Consumers Energy easement request

March 1, 2021

A request for an easement from a major utility company customarily is a routine item at a municipal meeting, but not so for the Wayland City Council Monday evening. Consumers Energy representative Michael Milbury asked for the city’s blessing for an easement at property near the skate park for work...

Dorr Twp. Board handbook issue gets cooled down a bit

February 25, 2021

The contentious employee handbook issue from November quieted down considerably at the Dorr Township Board meeting Thursday night. The board agreed to have a committee of former Treasurer Jim Martin, current Trustees John Tuinstra and Chandler Stanton, and perhaps a local citizen review and re-examine the handbook and then make...

Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way

February 22, 2021

Dr. Christina Hinds Though she didn’t start her job until last July 1, Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds will undergo her first annual performance evaluation by the school board soon. Board members and the superintendent began discussions on procedures and plans with the understanding that the district has...

Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting

February 18, 2021

The Hopkins community is puzzled about a report of a shooting in the village Thursday morning on Maple Street. Some authorities indicated the incident had something to do with a dispute at a residence. Allegan County Sheriff’s authorities were on the scene for some time in this usually quiet village....

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Hopkins may lose money in Gov.’s state aid proposal

February 15, 2021

Supt. Gary Wood Hopkins Public School Supt. Gary Wood have Board of Education members updates on the latest news from Lansing Monday night. Some of his presentation included good news, some did not. The good news is that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed budget suggests an increase of $164 per pupil...

Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park

February 15, 2021

The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council Monday evening to seek permission for his Eagle Scout project. Council agreed to give its blessing without hesitation. Bethwick said...

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Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request

February 11, 2021

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night denied a request for an increase in financial support from Wayland Area Emergency Services. The ambulance service has indicated its need to cover a budget shortfall and its intention to purchase new vehicles. Therefore it asked Leighton to double its annual subsidy from $18,991...

Wayland schools prepare for full-time instruction

February 8, 2021

Wayland Union School students, faculty and staff will return to the classrooms, hallways and offices full time starting next Monday for the first time since March 13. The Board of Education Monday evening took note of the milestone by reconfirming its commitment to resuming full-time in-person learning in the wake...

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