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Distracted driving is growing problem causing traffic crashes

With more than 3,000 people killed nationwide in distracted-affected crashes in 2012, the Michigan State Police (MSP) seeks to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving. According to…

Editor April 6, 2016

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WHS Robotics Team wins Rookie All-Star Award at districts

The Wayland Union High School Robotics Team received the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Robotic district championship competition Friday and Saturday at East Kentwood High School. The Woldcats also…

Editor April 5, 2016

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Wayland city police officers agree to new 5-year contract

Local police officers and the Wayland City Council have agreed to a new five-year employment contract. The City Council Monday night unanimously approved the pact, which covers the years 2016…

Editor April 5, 2016

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Wayland man charged in fatal I-94 traffic pileup last September

Michael Daniel Baird, 50, of Wayland, has been charged with two felonies in connection with the fatal traffic crash last Sept. 3 on I-94 near Paw Paw. Michigan State Police…

Editor March 29, 2016

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Gun Lake Casino spending priorities probably will be the same

The first of two planned public forums on how to spend the approximate annual $1.5 million from the Gun Lake Casino Monday evening attracted absolutely no one from the public.…

Editor March 28, 2016

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Suspected armed robber, 18, believed to have killed himself

A suspected armed robber was killed by gunshots at the conclusion of a car chase, troopers from the Michigan State Police, Wayland post. The driver of the car, Baelyn Kruger,…

Editor March 26, 2016

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Dorr Twp. Board now meets last Thursday every month

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening agreed to change the meeting dates for the third time since last August. The board will be meeting the rest of the year on…

Editor March 24, 2016

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Tuinstra’s amendment to rob Peter to pay Paul rejected

Before the Dorr Township Board adopted the 2016-17 fiscal year budget, it voted down, 5-2, a John Tuinstra proposed amendment to rob Peter to pay Paul. Tuinstra, who has a…

Editor March 24, 2016

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Dorr Twp. Plan Commission OKs 2 special use requests

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved two separate requests for special use permits. One was for local homeowner Pam Anderson to open a medical massage therapy 1759 Briar…

Editor March 22, 2016

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Metro Health facility request of Dorr is in concept only

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening will be asked to adopt resolution from Metro Health declaring they would support the concept of a medical office in the local community. Metro…

Editor March 22, 2016