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Dorr incumbents turn back challenges from NPAs

Despite the large number of No Party Affiliation candidates, incumbents and Republicans ruled the day in the Dorr Township election. Incumbents Josh Otto, Dan Weber and John Tuinstra were returned…

Editor November 9, 2016

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GOP State Rep. candidates hammer Dem opponents

Reflecting a surprisingly strong showing at the polls by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, area GOP candidates in legislative races won with the greatest of ease. Incumbent Republican Congressman Fred…

Editor November 9, 2016

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Republicans Travis, Evans win area supervisor races

Republicans Mark Evans and Kevin Travis won the supervisor seats Tuesday in Hopkins and Watson Townships. Evans, an incumbent seeking his fourth four-year term, received a strong challenge from Cal…

Editor November 8, 2016

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City welcomes officer, sets pot presentation Nov. 21

The Wayland City Police Department now is at near full strength with the hiring of Jonathan Schaefer as a full-time officer. Schaefer formerly was a part-time officer with the city…

Editor November 7, 2016

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Sign downtown may be in violation of city ordinance

The Wayland City Council is examining a projecting sign for Wayland Main Street offices at 117 S. Main St. City Manager Tim McLean told council members the sign, owned by…

Editor November 7, 2016

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City, Christian Neighbors work out lease agreement

The City of Wayland and Christian Neighbors have worked out a lease agreement to enable the service to continue without added financial burden. A special committee of the City Council…

Editor November 7, 2016

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Watson Plan Commission approves Internet tower

The Watson Township Planning Commission last month approved a special use permit for Michwave Technologies to put up the tower for rural high-speed Internet use at the property on 1965…

Editor November 3, 2016

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Wayland Foundation Innovation Grants announced

The Wayland Union Education Foundation has announced its 2016 Teacher Innovation Grant, Principal Innovation Grant and National Teacher Conference recipients. Each school in the district was represented, with awards totaling…

Editor November 2, 2016

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Dorr Twp. assessing improving in passing tests

Dorr Township's property assessment troubles of two years ago with the state have improved significantly, according to Township Clerk Brian Boot. Dorr Township two years ago failed on 11 of…

Editor October 27, 2016

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Library Board president disses Tuinstra and his flyer

Dorr Township Library Board President Peg Otto blasted Township Trustee John Tuinstra Thursday night for circulating a flyer recommending voters turn away incumbents Josh Otto and Dan Weber. Otto, mother…

Editor October 27, 2016