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Street repair, resurfacing costs less than expected
“We sure could use a little good news today.” — Anne Murray. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston reported to the City Council Monday a little good news about the estimated…
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Dorr clerk may be paid extra for early voting work
Debbie Sewers Dorr Township Board members Thursday evening granted themselves 3.2 percent pay raises, the rate being the same as the cost of living allowance (COLA). And Clerk Debbie Sewers…
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Perrigo restructuring to cut more than 500 employees
Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, with its North American corporate headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids, has announced “restructuring activities … are expected to result in the net reduction of approximately…
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Wayland school board is presented a ‘night of data’
Developer Chris Van Ryn explains is interest in a parcel of land that may wind up in the Wayland school district. Wayland Union Schools Supt. told the Board of Education…
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Gun safety forum comes to Wayland at the right time
WHS resource officer Jon Schaefer and Police Chief Scott Matice. The timing for a special forum on Michigan’s new gun safety law was interesting Thursday. Six area experts gave a…
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One of proposed ordinances for city may get a tweaking
The Wayland City Council Monday night had three first readings of proposed ordinances and one of them may get a little tweaking before approval. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Kramer assumed…
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Dorr Plan Commission sets mining ordinance hearing
Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Thursday night set a public hearing on a mining ordinance and welcomed back Chairman Bob Wagner after his being absent for the last…
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WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin
The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use…
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City Plan Commission says yes after 3 public hearings
JD Gonzales The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night had three public hearing and approved three actions. Commissioners recommended the City Council approve two zoning text amendments for ordinances and…
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Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs
COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins…