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Wayland Schools considers hiring critical incident guru

The Wayland Board of Education is considering hiring Thomas Mynesberge of Critical Incident Management Inc. to provide training for administrators and Staff in emergency protocols and response. Security Officer Matt…

Editor October 18, 2016

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Councilman Sloan must run for seat as a write-in Nov. 8

Because of a glitch, Wayland City Councilman John Sloan will have to run for his seat as a write-in for the Nov. 8 general election. Sloan was appointed in March…

Editor October 18, 2016

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Audit confirms that Wayland schools in good budget shape

An audit report Monday night confirmed what the Wayland Board of Education was told by outgoing Finance Director Bill Melching — the fund balance increased by about $680,000 over last…

Editor October 17, 2016

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Wayland school board has about a month to decide on bond

Members of the Wayland Board of Education have the arduous task in the next month of deciding what to do about a proposed bond issue next May. After more than…

Editor October 17, 2016

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Watson supervisor’s race has Dem incumbent vs. GOP challenger

Perhaps the most watched general election contest for township supervisor in these parts is in Watson Township Nov. 8. It is a rarity in that the incumbent is a Democrat…

Editor October 15, 2016

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Dorr Twp. candidate forum features independent candidates

Though there is no general election for local offices between Republicans and Democrats Nov. 8, Dorr Township will have a candidate’ forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24,…

Editor October 14, 2016

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Circuit Court hearing Monday to take up issue of Leighton air strip

Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin will preside over an evidentiary hearing Monday on a restraining order to prohibit planes from flying at the old Martin air strip, where a…

Editor October 13, 2016

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Leighton Twp. officials preparing to open new hall Tuesday

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening held its last meeting at the soon to be old township hall on Kalamazoo Avenue. Most of the business conducted dealt the move into…

Editor October 13, 2016

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Consumers Energy promises improvements for Martin, Gun Lake

Consumers Energy has announced a number of improvements to improve reliability in the Delton, Martin and Gun Lake areas after a series of outages related to weather, equipment and trees.…

Editor October 13, 2016

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Martin Twp. Board still grappling with cost recovery ordinance

The Martin Township Board continues to grapple with a proposed cost recovery ordinance and would like a more simple and specific law. Board members Wednesday evening discussed the proposed ordinance,…

Editor October 12, 2016