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Hopkins middle school, elementaries back to hybrid

The Hopkins Board of Education Monday evening voted to continue the hybrid model for school attendance in the middle school and elementaries, but the high school building will be shut…

Editor November 16, 2020

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Martin to issue Watson fire service counter proposal

The Martin Township Board will send a counter proposal to Watson Township regarding the former’s fire coverage. Watson, according to Martin Fire and Rescue Chief Kurt Knight, is reducing Martin’s…

Editor November 11, 2020

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Plan Commission comes back to the table, sort of

The Wayland City Planning Commission held its first meeting since last July 14 Tuesday evening via Zoom on the Internet and despite only four members attending got some things done.…

Editor November 10, 2020

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Covid-19 spikes keeping Wayland in hybrid model

As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to spike in Michigan and throughout the country, Wayland Union Schools will stay the course for now with its hybrid instructional program. Supt.…

Editor November 9, 2020

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Wayland School Board hears solar project proposal

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night entertained a proposal from a solar energy company to “go green” and save money. Patrick Poer and Kelly Hipskind, co-founders of SunfundED of…

Editor November 9, 2020

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Pardees resign WAEMS; Watson coup nearly done

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ken Pardee since has indicated his resignation had nothing to do with the Ambulance Board, for which he and Cathy still have profound respect. The coup d’etat in…

Editor November 7, 2020

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GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections

Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters…

Editor November 4, 2020

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‘Constitutional attorney’ ordered to leave election site

Attorney Katherine Henry of Hudsonville, founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative, was ordered to leave the premises of the Leighton Township Hall Tuesday afternoon for trying to collect petition signatures.…

Editor November 4, 2020

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Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that…

Editor November 2, 2020

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Dorr Twp. Clerk expects a recount for Nov. 3 election

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told the Township Board Thursday night she expects a recount for the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m speculating there will be a recount (of the…

Editor October 30, 2020