A Wayland teacher and former colleague told Board of Education members they’d like to see the “sick day bank” program simplified and expanded. Teachers now are permitted to donate unused sick days to fellow employees who might need them in extenuated circumstances, but current rules only allow the teachers to benefit if they themselves are […]
Martin and Watson townships are combining efforts to get 12th Street from M-222 south to U.S.-131 Motor Sports Park repaired and paved this year. The road is shared by the two townships and they have worked together on maintenance costs, but this time they want it paved nine-tenths of a mile south to just past
It’s been a long time coming, but the Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball team registered its first victory of the season Tuesday night, 51-45 against visiting Kent City. The Vikings had struggled with injuries and flu in the early part of the campaign and came close on a couple of occasions before finally pulling out a
25 Years Ago — Jan. 17, 1990 Orangeville Township made it official by voting to enter into a one-year trial contract for services from Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) at a cost of $2,500. The Hopkins Public Schools has received a $40,000 grant from the State of Michigan to help restructure the junior high into
Martin Township plans to join three other local municipalities in having a special election in May. The Township Board Wednesday evening voted to place a 0.9-mill request for eight years for purchasing fire department equipment. Fire Chief John Schipper said the department currently is paying for a new rescue truck purchased last fall, but needs for
