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Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood

March 14, 2023

Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to retire at the end of the school year June 30 after completing his ninth year in the post. Interviews will...

Wayland schools may try to attract on-line students

February 27, 2023

The Wayland Union school district next year may begin a program intended to win back students lost to virtual learning during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022. Superintendent Tim Reeves told school board members during a work session Monday night there are special programs in Kent County that allow students...

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

February 22, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Members of the Wayland High School Girls Athletic Association (GAA) and advisor Pat Rowley in 1967 25 Years Ago— Feb. 23, 1998 First Lt. Mike Olson is leaving his position as commander of the Michigan State...

Ex-Hopkins school board member John Myers dies

February 13, 2023

Former Hopkins Board of Education President and member John Paul Myers of Dorr died of cancer Saturday, Feb. 11. He was 53. John was the youngest of eight children, and as the baby of a large family, he was only left behind at church once. John graduated from Hopkins High...

Community Notices

Hopkins Schools to begin strategic planning process

February 3, 2023

The Hopkins School Board of Education and Administration are launching a new initiative to guide the district through a 3-to 5-year strategic planning process. The purpose of this initiative is to help the district develop goals and strategies for continuing to offer an excellent education for students, while using public...

Eric Curry chosen to fill Martin school board seat

January 23, 2023

COVER PHOTO: (From left) Eric Curry, Don Fontaine and Laura Foster The Martin Board of Education Monday evening selected Eric Curry to the seat abruptly vacated earlier this month by Trustee Rodney Pillars. Curry, a 2003 graduate of Martin High School, will serve at least two years and will be...

Editorial

Much maligned Facebook sometimes is a blessing

January 22, 2023

“News is something somebody doesn’t want printed; all else is advertising.” — William Randolph Hearst Who decides when and if the news will be printed or broadcast? Some public officials and business executives believes it’s them. They certainly don’t want “the media” to do it. I was reminded of this unpleasant...

Editorial

Martin School folks deserve to learn ‘rest of the story’

January 12, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Legendary news and views broadcaster Paul Harvey used to do a segment on radio called, “The rest of the story.” He would begin with an outline of some development and then proceed to provide...

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

January 11, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago— Jan. 12, 1998 Professional Code Inspections will take over building inspection chores after action by the Leighton Township Board. Missy...

Articles

Rodney Pillars resigns seat on Martin School Board

January 10, 2023

Rodney Pillars Melanie Conley Though elected to a four-year term only two months prior, Martin Board of Education member Rodney Pillars Monday evening resigned his seat, effectively immediately. Pillars was one of six new members elected to the board in the November general election. Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer Samantha...

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