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Wayland schools entering home stretch of bond campaign
A $19.25 million bond issue will face Wayland school district voters in a little more than a month and school officials have been preparing for the stretch run of their…
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Wedding barn proposed for ag property in Dorr Twp.
A Dorr Township man told the Planning Commission Tuesday night that he'd like to take advantage of the surging interest in wedding barns by building such a facility on his…
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City of Wayland raises spending limits for departments
The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to raise spending limits for department purchases because it's difficult these days to buy anything for less than $1,500 and get as many…
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Leighton Twp., Library Boards still working on contract
The Leighton Township Board and District Library Board still have not come to complete agreement on how utility and maintenance expenses will be handled for the two adjacent buildings. Disagreements…
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Air park neighbors hint they’ll sue Leighton Twp. Board
Neighbors of the proposed air park in Leighton Township Thursday night hinted at the possibility they will take legal action against the Township Board if it wins final approval. The issue,…
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Martin Township to file amicus brief in casino court case
The Martin Township Board Wednesday adopted a resolution to file an amicus brief along with Wayland Township in U.S. Supreme Court in the lengthy Patchak v. Zinke case involving the Gun…
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Watson seeking grant for possible meat processing plant
Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening introduced Jay Roberts-Eveland, retired Kentwood Schools therapist, who is writing a grant and submitting it to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help…
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Wayland’s splash pad concludes 2nd successful year
The popular splash pad in the Wayland City Park has concluded its summer run as of Tuesday, Sept. 5, according to city officials. The announcement was made at Tuesday night's…
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Larry Nielsen named interim city manager for Wayland
Larry Nielsen, who has been village manager at Paw Paw for the past 10 years, has been selected as interim city manager at Wayland. Nielsen, who has 32 years of experience…
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Expenditures for Dorr Township library repairs delayed
by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday night questioned the proposed expense of roof repair for the Dorr Township Library, insisting the board had not approved it. Supervisor Jeff Miling…