Month: November 2022

First Wayland marijuana business gets 1 green light

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New Planning Commissioner Megan Mickelson Wayland’s first-ever marijuana retail business took a big step forward Monday in a special meeting of the Planning Commission. The commission approved on a 5-0 vote a site plan from Fawn River Cultivation and recommended the City Council approve a special use permit for the...
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Jennifer Antel sworn in as 1st female Wayland mayor

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It was a historic night for the Wayland City Council Monday when outgoing Mayor Tim Bala passed the gavel to newly-elected Mayor Jennifer Antel, the city’s first ever female chief executive. Antel was elected without opposition in the November runoff to succeed the retiring Bala. She had served on the...
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Celebration of Life Tuesday for Clydene Northrup

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Clydene Northrup, age 56,died Wednesday, Nov. 16. She is survived by her husband, Phil Adams; children Paul (Jessica) Smith, Adam Smith, Dan (Sarah) Smith, Ryan Adams, and Kristen (Jason) Kwiatkowski; grandchildren Tyler, Chase, Rubi, Tobyn, Kaiden, Jeremiah, Abby, Ryder, Ally, Gracie, Canaan, Quinn, and Cora. A celebration of life gathering...
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Memorial service is next spring for Sonia Hines

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Sonia Aileen (Gurney) Hines of Wayland died Thursday, Nov. 17, at her home just a week after her 88th birthday. Sonia was a registered nurse and Allegan County property appraiser for several years from which she was retired. She loved to read, complete crossword puzzles, and travel in their motor...
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Hopkins Township Board approves rezoning request

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The Hopkins Township Board last Monday night approved a request from Michael Ross for rezoning property near Hilliards. The rezoning was for changing 3.92 acres at 1820 136th Ave. from agricultural residential R-1A intermediate estate district. The site is just south of Dorr Township and is near several others zoned...
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It wasn’t just an everyday joy, it was one for the ages

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by Denise Dykstra I keep trying to come up words to say about this State Championship.  I could tell you about this team and the amazing boys - men - they are. These boys who have been playing since they were itty bitty.  I could tell you so many stories...
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Hearty ham and cabbage chowder sticks to your ribs

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Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup celery sliced thin 1/2 of a sweet onion chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 2 cans 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes 1 can 15.25 ounce undrained corn 1 can 15 ounce undrained sliced potatoes 1 can 14.5 chicken broth 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup catsup 1/4...
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Yes, history repeats itself for Martin 35 years later

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Coach Brad Blauvelt celebtates Martin polished off a storybook record-setting season Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome in Marquette by conquering previously unbeaten Merrill 74-24. It was record setting in that the Clippers’ scoring machine came through with an amazing 705 points for the season, an average of of more...
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131 freeway lanes closed north, south of Wayland

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A 20-vehicle pileup near the D Avenue exit (No. 44) on southbound U.S.-131 closed a stretch of the freeway south of Wayland for much of Friday. Kalamazoo County deputies said several injuries have been reported and the wait for reopening was expected to lengthy. Southbound traffic on the expressway was...
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Celebration of life for Renee Bartz of Dorr is Tuesday

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Renee Marie Bartz, age 61 of Dorr, died Thursday, Nov. 17. Renee loved to cook, garden, hunt and fish, but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents Louis and Carole Bartz; sisters Cathy Lain and LuAnn (John) Stein; four nephews Joshua...
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