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Watson may explore other Internet service options
The Watson Township Board isn’t satisfied with its Internet service with A T & T and may look into other options. Township Treasurer Stephanie Caulder said he was unable to…
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City seeks applications for successor to Gary Smith
Because of the death last month of Councilman Gary Smith, the City of Wayland is soliciting applicants to fill the vacancy. City Manager Joshua Eggleston said the council should make…
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‘Reimagine trash’ business park plans proceed in Dorr
Representatives from Kent County spearheading the sustainable business park in northeast Dorr Township are proceeding apace with plans. Darwin Baas, director of the Kent County Department of Public Works,…
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Dorr site condo project clears hurdle for rezoning
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended by a 6-0 vote a request to rezone an 18.34-acre parcel at 3872 18th St. from agricultural to rural estates. John Langlois…
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Wayland board members Wood, Mellema, step down
Trustee Gary Wood and President Cinnamon Mellema turned in their last meetings Monday night as members of the Wayland Board of Education. Wood is retiring at the end of this…
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Hopkins school board bids good-bye to 3 members
The Hopkins Board of Education bid adieu to three of its members who are retiring, one of whom lamented about lack of candidates in the 2020 election. John Myers, who…
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Covid-19 wreaks havoc on local school populations
Michigan schools’ enrollment fell by 53,200 students this fall as the Coronavirus pandemic raged. The attached graphic shows Allegan County losses totalling 903 students, according to CEPI, as reported by…
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Wayland may lose area’s only bowling establishment
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hopkins varsity bowling coach Josh Dandrow said the Vikings' two teams opted to bowl in Allegan instead of Wayland after the Dorr lanes closed. Hopkins has not used…
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Jr. high Martin students join high school on line
All junior high and high school students at Martin will be getting virtual instruction after Tuesday of this week. Martin was one of the few school districts at the start…
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City adopts resolution affecting employees’ pay
The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a couple of resolutions, one with the intention of saving the city a little money. With a nod to approaching budget difficulties because…