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Hopkins Twp. voters to face 2 ballot issues in primary

Hopkins Township voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will be faced with two financial ballot issues, for roads and for a new recycling agreement. The Township Board Monday night…

Editor April 11, 2016

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Zondervans seek help from public in daughter’s health crisis

Wayland Board of Education member Pete Zondervan and his wife, Kristiana Kay, continue to deal with their daughter Kinsley's serious health issues since she was born last Sept. 3. Kinsley,…

Editor April 7, 2016

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Watson Township to consider Johnsons’ planning bid

The Watson Township Board will evaluate a proposal from Tim Johnson of Main Street Planners to provide planning services for the township. Johnson, who re-started Main Street with his wife,…

Editor April 7, 2016

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Watson Township adopts budget with healthy fund balance

The Watson Township Board adopted a balanced 2016-17 fiscal year budget of $218,850 in both revenue and expenditures after a public hearing Thursday night. Township Treasurer Sue Jones reported the…

Editor April 7, 2016

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Watson Twp. sticks with dust control service at higher cost

EDITOR"S NOTE: The original story published last Thursday night reported an incorrect figure for the cost of paving 122nd Avenue. The total cost will be $483,780. The Watson Township Board…

Editor April 7, 2016

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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