School Board – Page 23

Former State Rep. Yonker may have violated state law

Former 72nd District State Rep. Ken Yonker possibly violated state laws this fall when he used a county truck to hand out campaign literature opposing a Caledonia school district millage…

Editor October 31, 2018

Articles

Village, city councils, a school board also to have votes

Despite all the hoopla over state and national races and proposals, there will be other local elections in northeast Allegan County Tuesday, Nov. 6. Those other elections include Wayland City…

Editor October 20, 2018

Articles

Wayland schools trying out a different truancy program

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening learned about a new truancy diversion program from Director of Instruction Teresa Fulk. She said the local district does better than many others…

Editor October 8, 2018

Columns

Yes It Is, It’s True: We live in the United States of denial

Broadcast media today reported stories about three Wayland High School kids making racist black-faced tweets, all without proper context. No wonder we're accused of "Fake News." What's a lot more…

Editor September 26, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Sept. 1, 1993 The first day of school for the Wayland district was marred by a school bus accident when a van forced a school bus…

Editor August 29, 2018

Columns

Army Bob: Achieving schools security a balancing act

After the Parkland, Florida, school murders, the question on how to secure our schools has been hotly debated. A system of facial recognition allowing entrance is being discussed; the critics…

Editor August 23, 2018

Obituaries

Longtime AAESA Board member Cleon Duryea dies

Cleon "Bud" Duryea died early Sunday morning, Aug. 5, at Ely Manor Nursing Home in Allegan. He was 92. He was born on the family farm in Monterey Township on…

Editor August 5, 2018

Editorial

Ludwig seems to have more savvy for 80th District

The Democratic Party's primary contest this year in the 80th State Legislative District is between two candidates, both men who live in Fennville. Having two Dems run in this county…

Editor July 21, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — July 14, 1993 The Yankee Springs Township Board, which was being sued by a citizens’ Awareness Committee for adopting fiscal year budget 1993-94 without proper notice,…

Editor July 11, 2018

Editorial

Council missed chance to ensure fair election Nov. 6

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The Wayland City Council Monday evening somehow overlooked an opportunity to do an appointment…

Editor July 6, 2018