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Wayland School Board almost shortens quarantine
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening came within one vote of amending the Coronavirus quarantine period for the high school from 14 to 10 days. The board voted 4-3…
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Andrew Augustin new Dorr Elementary asst. principal
New Assistant Principal Andrew Augustin will begin duties at Dorr Elementary Tuesday, March 9, pending approval by the Board of Education. Augustin comes to Wayland Union Schools from Thornapple Kellogg,…
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Watson to have in-person budget workshop March 22
The Watson Township Board has scheduled an in-person budget workshop for 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, at the township hall. The board, in its first non-virtual meeting since November, will…
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Perrigo selling generic drug business to New York firm
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…
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Coronavirus reduces student enrollment at Hopkins
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…
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Council tables Consumers Energy easement request
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…
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Dorr Twp. Board handbook issue gets cooled down a bit
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,…
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Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way
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…
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Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting
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…
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Hopkins may lose money in Gov.’s state aid proposal
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.…