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Wayland Middle School to return to hybrid May 13

Wayland Middle School this coming week will transition back to the hybrid model of instruction because of the Coronavirus. The middle school had been operating in-person five days per week…

Editor May 7, 2021

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One mile of 12th Street to be reconstructed in Watson

Road paving projects appear to be decided for this year and next in Watson Township. The Township Board Thursday evening noted that the Allegan County Road Commission plans reconstruction of…

Editor May 7, 2021

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City says private campaign can’t go on public location

The Wayland City Council Monday night denied a request by the Wayland Chamber of Commerce to use city property to promote its “Just Say Thanks” and “We Support the Thin…

Editor May 3, 2021

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Dorr Twp. taking wait and see attitude on rescue plan

Dorr Township is slated to get Allegan County’s heftiest amount in the American Rescue Plan approved last month by Congress. But the Township Board doesn’t know yet what to do…

Editor April 30, 2021

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Dorr Twp. employee pay controversy erupts again

There is often rancor in arguments at Dorr Township Board meetings, but it was cranked up a notch in “discussions” Thursday night about township employees’ pay. Once again, there were…

Editor April 30, 2021

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Wayland Schools hanging in there during Covid crisis

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie told members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night there will be financial challenges ahead, but thus far the local district…

Editor April 26, 2021

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Hopkins, Martin schools continue in-person classes

Martin on April 15 reported two new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the junior high and high school, but plans remain for in-person classroom instruction five days a week.…

Editor April 20, 2021

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Crews continue work on west side water main break

City officials say work is continuing on the water main break that was reported Friday near the intersection of West Superior and Reno Drive, City Manager Josh Eggleston said, “The…

Editor April 20, 2021

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It’s back to hybrid model for WHS rest of school year

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story incorrectly reported Jen Carlon spoke at this meeting. She has reached out to indicate she was not present at the meeting and did not speak. It’s…

Editor April 19, 2021

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How will Leighton spend its federal stimulus check?

Steve Shoemaker, Leighton Township Planning Commissioner, appeared before the Township Board Thursday evening as a private citizen to ask what will be done with the $589,074 coming soon from the…

Editor April 15, 2021