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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Commissioner Cain wants stimulus to go to broadband
Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain Wednesday evening told the Martin Township Board the county is receiving $23 million in the recent federal stimulus package. Cain said commissioners have had preliminary…
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Help may be coming soon to solve city housing issues
When Wayland area residents are polled about what the greatest need is in the community, the most common response very likely is residential housing. After Tuesday night’s City Planning Commission…
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It’s back to school Monday for Wayland and Hopkins
Wayland and Hopkins High School students will be back in the classrooms Monday after spring break, despite a request from state officials to go to remote learning because of a…
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City sells industrial parcel after counter offer made
The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to sell property in the industrial park that four months ago appeared to be stalled by price. John Scholten of Award Enterprises last…
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At least 2 fire depts. report record number of calls
Both the Leighton Township and Hopkins Area fire departments are reporting a record number of calls for the first quarter of 2021. The Hopkins Area Fire Department posted on Facebook:…
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Watson officials get double digit percent pay increases
The Watson Township Board Thursday night adopted a 2021-22 balanced general fund budget of $302,950, but the most interesting part is that it calls for all township officials to get…