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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…

Editor March 4, 2021

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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…

Editor March 2, 2021

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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…

Editor March 1, 2021

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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…

Editor March 1, 2021

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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,…

Editor February 25, 2021

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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…

Editor February 22, 2021

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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…

Editor February 18, 2021

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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.…

Editor February 15, 2021

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Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park

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…

Editor February 15, 2021

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Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request

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…

Editor February 11, 2021