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Longtime Wayland VFW member John Baker dies at 82
John Baker age 82 of Wayland, died Thursday, July 6. John served in the Navy and was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7581 in Wayland.…
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Army Bob: I tell you the truth that this is the place to be
by Robert M. Traxler Let’s discuss folks’ preconceived opinions of the greater Moline, Dorr, Hopkins, Martin and Wayland areas. Some of you good folks who have lived here your whole…
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Watson Twp. to consider minimum house size ordinance
The Watson Township Planning Commission next month may have a public hearing on a minimum size home ordinance. Watson Township Trustee and Planning Commissioner Chuck Andrysiak told colleagues Thursday the…
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Watson Twp. gets tough in 2 ordinance violation incidents
At least three people are likely to be facing fines as a result of Watson Township officials' actions over the last couple of weeks. Two were ticketed by Professional Code…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Canada to blame for Bygone Days delay
Yours truly and wife Coleen spent five days in Canada July 1-5 for an unusual reason — to get away from all of the noise of neighborhood fireworks launched by…
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Special meeting is July 13 on Dorr PC appointment
A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board has been called for 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, to make an appointment to the Dorr Township Planning Commission. The meeting is…
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Wayland State Police post seeks ‘Angel’ volunteers
In an attempt to help people struggling with addiction and reduce drug demand, the Michigan State Police, Wayland post, has joined almost 200 police departments nationwide in the Angel pre-arrest diversion…
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Hopkins celebrates Independence Day with parade, events
by Austin Marsman People from around the area flocked to Hopkins for the Independence Day festivities, which began with a community breakfast at the Hopkins Fire Station. Live music, games,…
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United Church of Wayland plans ice cream social
The United Church of Wayland is celebrating National Ice Cream Month by inviting all ice cream lovers to join in an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social and Hymn Sing at…
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City to have election for 3 council seats in November
Three Wayland City Council seats will be expire in the November general election and all three incumbents are beating the bushes to seek another two-year term. Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel…