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Wayland schools’ bond proposal passes with 51.6% of vote

The Wayland Union school district’s $19.25 million bond proposal was passed in Tuesday’s election by a margin of 51.6 percent yes to 48.4% no. Unofficial tallies showed 1,387 voters in…

Editor November 7, 2017

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New fire agreement with Gun Lake Tribe to include Hopkins

The City of Wayland has rectified somewhat of a snafu in the fire service agreement with the Gun Lake Tribe. City Manager Larry Nielsen told the City Council Monday night…

Editor November 6, 2017

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Watson joint meeting to discuss medical marijuana rules

The Watson Township Board will have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to talk about the crafting of a local medical marijuana ordinance…

Editor November 2, 2017

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Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council

Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for…

Editor October 28, 2017

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Kevin Boyles apparently is new Dorr Township sexton

Kevin Boyles tentatively has been selected as new cemetery sexton for Dorr Township, succeeding Bob Merren, who is retiring. Boyles works with his father in serving in that capacity in…

Editor October 27, 2017

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Dorr Township not having easy time finding a new assessor

The Dorr Township Board is seeking applicants for township assessor, but thus far has received only one resume, that of Rosemary Anger of Hastings. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told board…

Editor October 27, 2017

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Did Dorr Trustee John Tuinstra violate eavesdropping law?

Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra is absorbing criticism from Planning Commission members who maintain he may have violated state “eavesdropping” laws last week. Tuinstra attended the Oct. 17 Plan Commission…

Editor October 23, 2017

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It’s official: Air park approved in Leighton Township

The Leighton Township Board Wednesday in a special meeting put its final stamp of approval on a proposed air park near 144th and Kalamazoo Avenues by adopting a resolution and…

Editor October 18, 2017

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Moline residents still complaining about the trains’ noise

About a dozen Moline residents pleaded with the Dorr Township Planning Commission to do something about the noise generated by trains at the Green Valley Agricultural site in the neighborhood.…

Editor October 17, 2017

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City of Wayland buys front loader outright for $167,209

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved the outright purchase of a new front loader for $167,209 from the CAT dealer on 76th Street, Grand Rapids. Department of Public Works…

Editor October 16, 2017