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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 22, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— March 23, 1998 Wayland Township Supervisor Jose Blanco has pleaded for more money for local officials’ salaries, but his Township Board colleagues don’t agree, resulting in a local meeting ruckus. Some people believe...

Hopkins Board member Jeff Gilder marks 20 years

March 21, 2023

Jeff Gilder, with current Board President Karen Ryan The Hopkins Board of Education Monday night honored Jeff Gilder for his 20 years of service on the local school board. Gilder, a 1990 graduate of Hopkins High School and a grad from Western Michigan University, is territory manager for the Plant...

United Bank’s Robin Beckwith wins 2 awards

March 18, 2023

Robin Beckwith Robin Coffman Beckwith, manager of the Wayland branch of United Bank of Michigan, has been selected as employee of the year for United Bank. She also recently was named volunteer of the year for the Wayland Main Street program. She has been the DDA Board's secretary and has been...

It’s a rather snowy, blustery day in West Michigan

March 18, 2023

Once again, Michigan seems to be still trying to make up its mind whether it is spring or still winter. It was just two days before the official calendar designation of spring and a day after the equal light and dark totals that West Michigan was pummeled with a blustery...

Steeby, Baker kids exceed goals for Heart Challenge

March 16, 2023

Baker and Steeby Elementary students finished up their "Kids Heart Challenge" this month. Steeby had a goal of $7,000 and ended up raising $9,777. Baker had a goal of $11,000 and managed to raise $13,385. Mrs. Ashley Smith and Mrs. Jocelyn Merchant, physical education teachers for the elementary buildings, celebrated...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

March 15, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago— March 16, 1998 Wayland Union Schools will continue to officer drivers’ education, but students will be charged to participate. The Hopkins High School varsity volleyball team earned its second consecutive district championship, under...

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MASB honors 2 Wayland School Board members

March 15, 2023

Becky Hohnke Dan Cassini Two Wayland Board of Education members earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards last year for their efforts to improve their leadership skills, demonstrating their commitment to student achievement and their own continuous improvement. Awards are earned for classes completed in MASB’s leadership training...

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Hopkins School Board VP earns 2 MASB awards

March 14, 2023

Jessica Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Jessica Johnnston has earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for her efforts to improve her leadership skills, demonstrating her commitment to student achievement and her own continuous improvement. Awards are earned for classes completed in MASB’s...

‘Pride N Joy dog grooming service to open in Dorr

March 10, 2023

Nicole Pitsch will open and operate her Pride N Joy dog grooming business in Dorr starting Monday, April 3. Pitsch, who also will be head groomer, said, "Ever since I was a small child I’ve had a love for animals and knew that I wanted to have a career working...

Local man sings tribute to his hometown of Hopkins

March 10, 2023

Shawn Moulenbelt, son of Mimi Gabriel and Bruce Moulenbelt, has produced a song, "My Town," which pays tribute to Hopkins, where he was raised for so many years. "I’ve seen quite a few folks sharing my new song and video.... so I figured I’d share it here as well. This...

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