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City manager confirms state shortchanged Wayland

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean last week attended a program on revenue sharing, sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, and confirmed that Wayland and other cities have lost a lot…

Editor January 16, 2017

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Leighton Twp., Library Board to clarify agreement

Supervisor Steve Deer and Trustee John Hooker will represent the Leighton Township Board on a special subcommittee that will attempt to clarify and solidify agreements between the township and the…

Editor January 12, 2017

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Leighton Plan Commission rejects air strip proposal

The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended against approval of an air park near the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 144th Avenue. John Hooker, who represents the Township Board on…

Editor January 12, 2017

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Martin Twp. Board to sell downtown lot for $30,000

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening voted to offer the Grinage Lot, 1580 10th St., near the heart of the downtown village, for a purchase price of $30,000. The lot…

Editor January 11, 2017

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Two local officials apply for Road Commission seat

Pam Brown of Watson Township, James Rybicki of Wayland Township and Ken Rutgers are three applicants for a vacant seat on the Allegan County Road Commission. The seat being vacated…

Editor January 11, 2017

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School board to officially adopt bond proposal Jan. 16

The Wayland Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the administrative offices to adopt a resolution on the proposal for a $54…

Editor January 9, 2017

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Watson Township Board appointments confirmed

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening confirmed several appointments. One, newcomer Helen Goyings, may wind up in other places in township government. Goyings, who has lived in the township for…

Editor January 5, 2017

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Watson gets serious about fighting recycling site abuse

Watson Township Board members plan to buy a security camera for the recycling site next to the Township Hall, regardless of whether or not a grant application is approved. Too…

Editor January 5, 2017

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City Council sets strategic planning session for Feb. 4

The Wayland City Council voted to have its annual strategic planning session at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at council chambers. Council members gather for a special meeting at about…

Editor January 3, 2017

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Splash pad was best and most positive story here in 2016

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is analysis by the editor. The now dearly departed year of 2016 was rife with negative developments, but the…

Editor December 31, 2016