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Wayland schools to get busy after bond issue approval

Buoyed by last week's news of voters' approval of a $19.25 million bond project, the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening dealt with setting things in motion for next year.…

Editor November 13, 2017

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Leighton plans to revise medical marijuana ordinance

Fearing its local medical marijuana ordinance is out of date, the Leighton Township Board agreed to seek more information in light of new state laws. The board Thursday evening was…

Editor November 9, 2017

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Leighton Twp. air park is issue that refuses to die

Though the final decision to approve the proposed air strip in Leighton Township was made, opponents of the project remain undaunted. Kate Scheltema, perhaps the most vocal opponent, continued her…

Editor November 9, 2017

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Martin Twp. supervisor pleased with PCI progress report

So it was Lori Castello to the rescue. The assistant at Professional Code Inspections of Dorr earlier this month gave Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep a complete list of recent…

Editor November 9, 2017

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Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office

The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…

Editor November 7, 2017

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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