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Wayland schools’ Finance Director Bill Melching resigns

Wayland Union Schools' Finance Director Bill Melching has resigned. Melching has served the district for six years, beginning in the 2010-11 academic year, when he succeeded Jim English. He was…

Editor August 31, 2016

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Action delayed on proposed Dorr Twp. zoning updates

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening delayed action on the Planning Commission‘s recommendation to update local zoning laws. The Planning Commission, working with Planner Tim Johnson,…

Editor August 26, 2016

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Former Wayland Motor Sales dealership apparently reopened

Word on the street is that Wayland Motor Sales, which was shuttered last month by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office, has reopened under new ownership. Woody Woodcox, who was…

Editor August 25, 2016

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Pine Street Elementary, high school pool days numbered

Plans for building or updating Wayland Union school district facilities are getting more into focus after the second community forum Monday night with about three dozen citizens in attendance. It’s…

Editor August 22, 2016

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New Dorr Twp. rules relax restrictions on keeping chickens

It appears that the chickens soon will be able to come home to roost in Dorr Township. The Township Planning Commission, in front of a near-record eight residents in attendance,…

Editor August 16, 2016

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City to apply again for state grants to build recreation trail

And the continuing saga continues for the City of Wayland’s attempts to have a non-motorized paved recreation trail built 1.2 miles along the interurban. The Wayland City Council Monday evening…

Editor August 15, 2016

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Leighton Twp. continues to prepare to move into new digs

Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues Thursday night that work on the new township hall is “a little ahead of schedule.” The facility is being constructed as an…

Editor August 12, 2016

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Air park issue returns for Leighton Board, Plan Commission

After a brief period of dormancy, the air park issue resurfaced in a big way Thursday night at the Leighton Township Board meeting. The board was told that Dr. Michael…

Editor August 11, 2016

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Martin Twp. Board to interview 3 finalists for assessor’s job

The Martin Township Board plans to interview three finalists for the job of township assessor in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The person selected will succeed…

Editor August 10, 2016

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Wayland schools’ 3rd bond refunding saves $320,000

Wayland Union School District taxpayers will save an additional $320,409 in interest in its third bond refunding this year. The estimated savings is based on refunding series C bonds from…

Editor August 9, 2016