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Car-semi fatal crash victim is former Hopkins student

The driver killed on U.S.-131 north of Wayland Tuesday when his car struck the rear of a semi-truck has been identified as 21-year-old Luke DeWitt of Caledonia, who formerly was…

Editor June 29, 2016

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WHS grad’s historic hotel damaged heavily in fire

The South Lyon Hotel, co-owned and managed by Wayland High School graduate Corry Bala, suffered major damage in a three-alarm fire early Thursday morning. The iconic historic hotel was built…

Editor June 23, 2016

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Dorr Twp. Planning Commission approves 4 requests

The Dorr Township Planning Commission approved all four requests that came before it Tuesday evening. Three were for special use permits, along with site plan reviews. The other was for…

Editor June 21, 2016

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City to clarify reservations for pavilions in park

The Wayland City Council Monday night acknowledged clarification on policy for use of pavilions in the city park is needed in the wake of a recent unfortunate incident. City Finance…

Editor June 20, 2016

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Wayland City Council adopts budget of nearly $2.4 million

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a 2016-17 fiscal year budget of just under $2.4 million. City Manager Tim McLean reported revenues are estimated at $2,356,214, expenditures have been…

Editor June 20, 2016

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City won’t help local food pantry with repair, upgrade costs

The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to turn away a request to help the Christian Neighbors food pantry with costs for repairs and maintenance. Christian Neighbors uses an old…

Editor June 20, 2016

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Wayland School Board adopts just over $28 million budget

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night adopted a fiscal year 2016-17 budget of just over $28 million, slightly smaller than a year ago. Total revenues are pegged at $28,016,367…

Editor June 20, 2016

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Martin schools to seek $17.65 million bond OK Aug. 2

Martin Public School district voters will be asked in the Aug. 2 primary election to approve a $17.65 million bond proposal for up to 30 years. The bond money will…

Editor June 19, 2016

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Wayland man to be tried in Circuit Court in fatal crash

Dale Robert Melick, 53, of Wayland, has waived his right to a hearing in Allegan County District Court and now will face charges in connection with the fatal traffic crash…

Editor June 14, 2016

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July 26 is deadline for filing for school board posts

Both the Wayland and Hopkins Boards of Education will have four seats up for election in the November general this year and Martin has two, and 4 p.m. Tuesday, July…

Editor June 14, 2016