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Gamrat, Courser now face criminal charges in sordid saga

After being booted by their colleagues and rejected by their constituents, former State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser now face criminal charges. Michigan Attorney General William Schuette Friday announced…

Editor February 26, 2016

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Potential Moline Elementary buyer seeks land contract

Stephen Austin, potential buyer of the old Moline Elementary School building, now is asking the Wayland Board of Education if it is willing to sell on a land contract. In…

Editor February 22, 2016

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Wayland schools’ earliest date for bond election is May 2017

There won’t be an election this year on the Wayland Union school district’s plans to renovate and upgrade facilities. The Board of Education, which was looking at the possibility of…

Editor February 22, 2016

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Wayland schools on track for $306,000 2016-17 budget deficit

Despite some positive economic signs, the Wayland Union school district is on track for a budget deficit of about $306,000 for the end of the 2016-17 iscal year. Finance Director…

Editor February 22, 2016

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City agrees to United Bank loan for purchase of parking lot

The Wayland City Council Monday night approved a recommendation from the Downtown Development Authority to finance a loan from United Bank for $495,000 to purchase the parking lot surrounding the…

Editor February 15, 2016

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City of Wayland DPW facility to be renovated in-house

The Wayland Department of Public Works facility will be getting some renovations done by city workers this winter. The City Council Monday night approved a request from DPW Director Cole…

Editor February 15, 2016

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City of Wayland investigating having electronic sign downtown

The City of Wayland may soon join the growing movement toward installing electronic messaging signs. Following the lead of Dorr Township and Yankee Springs Township, the City Council Monday night…

Editor February 15, 2016

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Former Hopkins Supt. Chris Stephens takes interim AAESA post

Former Hopkins Public Schools Superintendent Chris Stephens and former Hillside Principal Robin Lavender will be interim administrators for Allegan Area Educational Services in the wake of Jonathan Garcia’s resignation. Stephens…

Editor February 12, 2016

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At least 3 candidates have announced intentions to succeed Yonker

There are at least three candidates already for the 72nd District State Representative’s seat being vacated by Ken Yonker at the end of the year. Ryan Gallogly appeared before the…

Editor February 12, 2016

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Despite slight cost of living bump, Leighton officials nix pay raise

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night voted not to take a pay raise for the next fiscal year. Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues his research turned up the fact…

Editor February 11, 2016