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Community forum brings out senior citizens’ needs

The community forum was held at the Lumberyard Events Center. The community forum planned by Wayland Union School District officials Monday night revealed one perhaps overlooked aspect of the bond…

Editor January 29, 2024

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Dorr Twp. purchase of former church closing near

The Dorr Township Board moved closer to the final steps of purchasing the former Crosswinds Church building at 1683 142nd Ave. Board members Thursday evening agreed to having attorney Roger…

Editor January 26, 2024

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City Treasurer’s firing surrounded by mystery

Cherie Parrish The shroud of mystery pervades the City of Wayland today with the news that City Treasurer Cheri Parrish has been fired. Parrish has been the city’s finance director…

Editor January 25, 2024

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Leighton Twp. Hall can be used as a warming station

A massive winter storm predicted for this weekend helped prompt the Leighton Township Board to designate the township hall as an official warming station. The township only last month received…

Editor January 11, 2024

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Martin Twp. Hall’s furnace replaced after 28 years

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved the purchase and installation of a new furnace at Township Hall at a cost of $4,335.90. The old unit, which had served the…

Editor January 10, 2024

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Wayland Plan Commission to have 2 hearings Feb. 13

The Wayland City Planning Commission will have two public hearings, beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, on two proposed ordinances. The ordinances will be for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)…

Editor January 9, 2024

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Theresa Dobry elected school board president

COVER PHOTO: WHS junior Kylee Boomsma (second from right) and her crew members were personally thanked by Supt. Tim Reeves for supplying the schools witjh 438 cookies last Thanksgiving. She…

Editor January 8, 2024

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Curbside recycling starts this month in Watson Twp.

Curbside recycling is just starting up in Watson Township and residents are urged to sign up in order to have a container brought to their households. The Watson Township Board…

Editor January 4, 2024

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City approves agreement for repairs of 4 streets

The Wayland City Council made it official Wednesday night by adopting a resolution approving the grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for street repairs on the north side…

Editor January 3, 2024

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Landscaping supply Co. coming to Dorr Township

A manufacturer of erosion control straw will be setting up shop next year at the corner of 12th Street and 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township. The Dorr Township Planning Commission…

Editor December 19, 2023