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Plan Commission ‘ugly step-sister’ in getting new sign?

Wayland City Planning Commission Chairman J.D. Gonzales Tuesday asked city officials why the process in getting a new electronic sign installed across the fire barn didn’t include input from the…

Editor June 14, 2016

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Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening heard more good news about the budget, which is in the best shape it’s been in several years. Finance Director Bill Melching told…

Editor June 13, 2016

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Lilly seems to be gaining in her battle vs. aplastic anemia

The roller coaster ride of battling aplastic anemia for 10-year-old Lilly Vanden Bosch of Dorr is on the upswing again. It was only two months ago that Lilly’s mother, Meg,…

Editor June 10, 2016

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Work begins on Leighton hall, but fire suppression needed

Work has begun on a new township hall to be added to the Leighton Township Library just off 12th Street in Moline. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer said he expects…

Editor June 9, 2016

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Final piece of Moline school sale may now be in place

The last piece of the puzzle in the negotiated agreement for the sale of the old mothballed Moline Elementary building may have been put in place Thursday evening. The Leighton…

Editor June 9, 2016

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Martin Township adopts budget just over $300,000

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted a balanced general fund budget of about $308,000. It was noted that the largest source of income is state shared revenue, totaling $169,390.…

Editor June 9, 2016

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About 120 citizens attend assessing school needs forum

The first of three public forums this summer on assessing the physical needs of the Wayland school district drew about 120 people Wednesday night. A good crowd listened briefly to…

Editor June 8, 2016

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City agrees to contribute $1,000 to trails coalition

The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted 6-1 to proceed with making a $1,000 contribution to the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition’s rails to trails effort on behalf of…

Editor June 6, 2016

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City may decide cost recovery ordinance proposal

The Wayland City Council is examining two proposed ordinances, but it appears that only one has a chance of being adopted. What might fly is a cost recovery ordinance, but…

Editor June 6, 2016

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Splash pad leads to paving nearby, more business

The new splash pad in the City Park is such a huge hit that it’s being credited with the paving of Church and Cherry streets later this summer. Oetman Excavating,…

Editor June 6, 2016