Month: August 2017

Cars2Go building to be razed, but replacement uncertain

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City Manager Tim McLean confirmed this week that the building that formerly housed Wayland Chevrolet and Cars2Go will be demolished. However, he said despite inquiries and rumors about it being replaced by a restaurant, there are no plans for the site as yet. It currently includes the building and plenty...
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Jessica Merchant takes assistant coaching post at Stanford

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Jessica Merchant, perhaps Wayland High School's most famous female athletic alum, has decided to join the coaching staff as an assistant at Stanford University. Merchant, an all-state and Miss Softball selection while a Wildcat in 2001, had been an assistant coach at the University of Minnesota for the past several...
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Where’s the hype about turning 150?

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Perhaps it's way too early, or perhaps I've been out of the loop, but I have seen virtually no mention locally yet about the fact Wayland next year will observe its 150th anniversary. Yes, I did the math. Wayland was incorporated as a village in 1868, which means 2018 will...
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Dorr Township Treasurer honored for statistician services

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Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin is being honored this year as a "Friend of Basketball" by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan, one of about a dozen to receive the recognition. Martin is being acknowledged for his role as a statistician and scorekeeper for Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School for...
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Ranger Rick: In defense of State Rep. Steven Johnson

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The much ado about nothing the author of this website and others piling on Representative Steve Johnson is just that — much hot air, and not much substance (like most Democrats). I’ve spoken with Rep. Johnson once after a township meeting. He listens and responds in a measured and caring way....
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