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Baker Odyssey of the Mind team working on ‘wacky weather’

January 27, 2015

Baker Elementary School's Odyssey of the Mind team is working on the problem “Wacky Weather.” The students had to create three wacky weather forecasts using rhyme and humor. The students involved are from kindergarten and first grade. They will be performing at the Odyssey of the Mind competition Saturday, Feb....

Current Allegan County stray dogs:

January 22, 2015

This little fella (photo at left) was found yesterday on Julia St in Otsego. "Pat" is very scared and not too friendly to any of the shelter staff, but we're hoping someone recognizes him. Pat's family has until 1/27 by 5pm to claim him. Dog (Photo at right) found near...

Jayda Gale Distillery awarded DDA facade grant

January 21, 2015

Progress continues for the Jayda Gayle Distillery in downtown Wayland, as the Downtown Development Authority approved the new company for a DDA facade grant. The distillery and restaurant will replace the old Wayland Carpet and Appliance store at the corner of South Main and Pine Street. It has received small...

Has new traffic light at Dorr intersection resulted in more accidents?

January 21, 2015

There seems to be a difference of opinion about the aftermath of the installation of the traffic light at the intersection of 18th Street and 142nd Avenue in downtown Dorr. Bruce LaBrie fro0m the Allegan County Road Commission said Monday he is aware of only three traffic accidents at the...

Wayland Fitness Center attracts ‘celebrity’ guests

January 21, 2015

The Wayland Fitness Center had its open house Tuesday evening and among the guests who dropped in for a look-see were members of the Wayland High School junior varsity girls' basketball team, who were getting ready to play Ottawa Hills just down the hall. (Photo supplied)

Wayland schools seeking community’s votes for Follet Challenge

January 20, 2015

Wayland Union Schools has entered a $200,000 Follet Challenge national education contest, hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the best in K-12 innovation. Besides completing an on-line application for the fourth annual contest, Wayland submitted a short video to promote...

Ranger Rick: Where’s Clinton Foundation money for Haiti recovery?

January 20, 2015

According to the “Weekly Standard” article “Protesters Gather at Clinton Foundation to Complain of ‘Missing Money’ from Haiti Recovery” written by Daniel Halper, the following was reported: “Recently, protesters gathered outside the Clinton Foundation to complain of missing money from the Haiti recovery effort from the 2010 earthquake that devastated...

Hopkins girls claim 1st victory of basketball season

January 19, 2015

The Hopkins girls' basketball team registered its first victory of the season Monday night by defeating visiting Wyoming Lee 60-14. The game was a makeup of a contest snowed out on Jan. 9. The Vikings, now 1-8 overall, will travel to Grand Rapids West Catholic tonight. Baylee Roys scored 15...

Non-fiction reading strategy focus of workshop

January 15, 2015

Larinda Olds, Title 1 teacher consultant (center) was guest speaker at Baker Elementary's Equipping Parents Workshop this week. She read the book "Trains Can Float and Other Fun Facts," (of which every parent received a copy), taught the parents some strategies for reading non-fiction books with their children, and then...

Variety show Friday, Saturday at Hopkins Middle School

January 15, 2015

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