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City finalizes sale of parking lot next to library
The City of Wayland and Henika District Library made it official Monday night with the sale of the adjacent parking lot for $1. The lot immediately south of the library…
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Dorr Twp. may offer music concerts next summer
Patty Williams Dorr Township next year may join the growing popularity of local evening music summer concerts. The Township Board Thursday evening was approached by Patty Williams of the Williams…
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Wayland superintendent undergoing 2nd evaluation
Supt. Tim Reeves The Wayland Board of Education Monday night went into closed session after a work session to evaluate a second time the job performance of Superintendent Tim Reeves.…
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Leighton Twp. continues to demonstrate growing pains
Leighton Township continues to show telltale signs of growing pains. Planning Commissioner Steve Shoemaker pointed this out directly Thursday night at the board meeting by reporting that the township not…
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Incumbent loses by 1 vote in City Council election
Tracy Bivins The Wayland City Council race was incredibly close Tuesday, with appointed incumbent Steve Stepek gathering the most votes with 277. Newcomer Grace Sefranek had second most with 261,…
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Wayland council members to decide on 2 ordinances
COVER PHOTO: The historic Henika Library building may be expanded after its purchase of neighboring property was approved. The Wayland City Council Monday evening had public hearings and first readings…
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‘Schools to Tools’ mobile field trip benefits students
Allegan County students are getting the chance to learn what it’s like to work in the skilled trades without ever leaving their high school. Developed by the Michigan Regional Council…
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Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin
COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred…
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Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds
COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able…
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Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues
State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members…