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City park renovations, splash pad not likely to happen until next year

July 20, 2015

Plans for renovations to the Wayland City Park, which include a splash pad for kids, probably will not be implemented this summer. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel told colleagues the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has just signed off on a $45,000 grant to fund improvements for the park. The renovations...

Fire district discussions planned for city, neighboring townships

July 20, 2015

The City of Wayland, Wayland Township, Yankee Springs Township and perhaps Hopkins and Leighton townships may be meeting sometime next month to further discuss the possibility of creating a fire district. City Manager Mike Selden said Monday night there were plans to have a joint meeting at the Wayland Township...

Monday Moanin’: Music makes the world go ‘round if we turn the page

July 19, 2015

A Blog by Jeff Salisbury jeffreylsalisbury@gmail.com Some of my earliest childhood memories involve music. Before I was able to verbalize or speak or make myself understood, I was hearing music — from my mother playing piano and singing along, or playing music on a record player, to the sounds of...

Dorr, Henika libraries to offer special programs, free meals

July 19, 2015

The Dorr Township and Henika District libraries are planning some special fun events in the next couple of weeks to go along with the summer free meals program. Henika and Great Start will have “Bubble Science!” at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Steeby Elementary in the 400 block of...

The Muck Starts Here: China finds state capitalism difficult

July 19, 2015

by Barry Hastings China's first venture into state-directed capitalism has stunned that nation, and badly rattled and angered President Xi Jinping. Many investors in the (relatively) new Chinese stock market (a very small percentage of China's 1.3-plus billion people) are referring to the recent steep tumble (more than 33 percent)...

Main Street celebration overcomes rain and heat warnings

July 18, 2015

The weather outlook late Friday and early Saturday was downright gloomy, threatening the pleasures of the annual Main Street celebration in downtown Wayland. Indeed a bizarre thundershower rolled into town about 10:30 a.m. Saturday under unique and fast-moving clouds, dampening the car show at the City Park for a spell....

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Please vote for Then and Now, Dorr Library in Arts Alive contest

July 18, 2015

To the editor: As many already know, we are planning an addition to the Dorr Township Library to house our collection of historical material. The Dorr Township Board tentatively has approved this plan if enough funds can be raised to accomplish this task. We have had some very generous donations...

Vandals cut short former Wayland teacher’s vacation in D.C.

July 17, 2015

Former Wayland High School industrial arts teacher Tom Greig and his family had a summer vacation to Washington D.C. cut short by criminals. Greig, who now is regional UNISERV Director for the Michigan Education Association, posted on Facebook Friday evening, "So I guess our vacation is over. While we were...

Teresa Fulk elevated to Wayland schools director of instruction

July 17, 2015

Word is being circulated that Technology Director Teresa Fulk is being promoted from her current post to director of instruction for the Wayland Union school district. Fulk succeeds Deanna Ray Hayes, who announced earlier this month that she will retire after serving since 2006. Fulk already has stepped aside from...

Funeral will be Monday for Walter J. Arndt, 88, of Wayland

July 17, 2015

Walter J. Arndt, age 88, of Wayland died Thursday, July 16. Walter was born Sept. 9, 1926, in Dorr, to John and Emma (Miller) Arndt. On July 8, 1949, he married Carolyn McMannis, who preceded him in death after 58 years of a loving marriage. Walter is survived by his...

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