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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Martin Twp. Hall’s furnace replaced after 28 years
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved the purchase and installation of a new furnace at Township Hall at a cost of $4,335.90. The old unit, which had served the…
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Wayland Plan Commission to have 2 hearings Feb. 13
The Wayland City Planning Commission will have two public hearings, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, on two proposed ordinances. The ordinances will be for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)…
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Theresa Dobry elected school board president
COVER PHOTO: WHS junior Kylee Boomsma (second from right) and her crew members were personally thanked by Supt. Tim Reeves for supplying the schools witjh 438 cookies last Thanksgiving. She…
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Curbside recycling starts this month in Watson Twp.
Curbside recycling is just starting up in Watson Township and residents are urged to sign up in order to have a container brought to their households. The Watson Township Board…
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City approves agreement for repairs of 4 streets
The Wayland City Council made it official Wednesday night by adopting a resolution approving the grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for street repairs on the north side…