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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…

Editor February 13, 2024

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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…

Editor February 12, 2024

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Some Winterfest events this week, but it’s Feb. 17

The Gun Lake Winterfest will have a full slate of activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Yankee Springs State Park, but some events will…

Editor February 11, 2024

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Leighton Board members to get modest 5% pay raises

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening granted themselves a modest 5 percent pay raise, below the rate of inflation. Starting April 1, Supervisor Steve Wolbrink will earn annual…

Editor February 8, 2024

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Citizens ask city to renew snow shoveling services

Some residents in the Wayland city limits aren’t pleased with the new local policy mandating citizens clear the sidewalk in front of their homes. Daniel Jeffrey, who lives on North…

Editor February 5, 2024

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Christina Ortiz takes over ownership of Pet Klips

Christina Ortiz is the new owner of Pet Klips on West Superior Street in Wayland, succeeding the retiring Tonda Genther. “She is one of my best friends and I want…

Editor January 29, 2024

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Community forum brings out senior citizens’ needs

The community forum was held at the Lumberyard Events Center. The community forum planned by Wayland Union School District officials Monday night revealed one perhaps overlooked aspect of the bond…

Editor January 29, 2024

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Dorr Twp. purchase of former church closing near

The Dorr Township Board moved closer to the final steps of purchasing the former Crosswinds Church building at 1683 142nd Ave. Board members Thursday evening agreed to having attorney Roger…

Editor January 26, 2024

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City Treasurer’s firing surrounded by mystery

Cherie Parrish The shroud of mystery pervades the City of Wayland today with the news that City Treasurer Cheri Parrish has been fired. Parrish has been the city’s finance director…

Editor January 25, 2024

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Leighton Twp. Hall can be used as a warming station

A massive winter storm predicted for this weekend helped prompt the Leighton Township Board to designate the township hall as an official warming station. The township only last month received…

Editor January 11, 2024