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Council to hear plans for Cars 2 Go March 17
The Wayland City Council Monday, March 17, will take up the issue of the Gun Lake Tribe’s proposal to establish an apartment complex on the vacant lot at the corner…
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Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay
Pay raises often can be controversial issues for local elected officials, and perhaps it’s particularly difficult in Dorr Township. However, the Township Board Thursday evening managed to approve 5% cost…
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Dorr continues to get proposals for economic growth
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night got another taste of continuing potential growth along 142nd Avenue. The commission approved a site plan application from Rick Hapner of Vision Real…
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WHS grad’s parents file suit about death
Mark Clawson and Carol Braun of Wayland, parents of a Knoxville woman who died in 2023, have filed suit in Knoxville, Tenn., alleging that her husband killed her. The parents…
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Housing at Superior, Reno appears likely
Representatives in favor of Gun Lake Investments' plan for apartments at Reno and Superior were more than a few. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council…
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City Manager handles 1st disgruntled citizen
New Wayland City Manager Erik Wilson hasn’t been on the job very long, but he already has been called out by a disgruntled citizen. Peter Blok, who visited the council…
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‘River to River’ trail arises from the ashes
The sleeping idea of a “River to River” Interurban trail seems to have awakened from its slumber. Amanda Winters, a member of the Dorr Township Parks Commission, told the Dorr…
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Gun Lake tribe helps bring back Hot ‘N Now
The Hot ‘n Now fast food restaurant chain has been resurrected by Gun Lake Investments, an economic arm of the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis. Gun Lake Investments has acquired…
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City Council deals with several DPW projects
The City of Wayland’s Department of Public Works got most of the attention Monday night at the City Council meeting. Among several announcements, Streets Supervisor Coleman Lutz reported that the…
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Ex-State Rep. Johnson loses school board bid
Ian Gibson Hopkins Board of Education Trustee Ian Gibson was returned to office by appointment of the school board Monday night. He was appointed over two other candidates. Gibson lost…