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Undersheriff Frank Baker to run for Allegan County Sheriff

Undersheriff Frank Baker today announced his intention to seek the office of Sheriff of Allegan County in the November 2016 election, just 24 hours after current Sheriff Blaine Koops announced…

Editor January 29, 2016

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Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops to retire after 16 years

Allegan County Sheriff Blaine Koops told the Board of Commissioners Thursday that he will not seek another term. Koops is a graduate of Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s…

Editor January 28, 2016

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Wayland Athletic Booster of Year Award goes to Tom Andrews

The Wayland High School 2015 Athletic Booster of the Year Award will be presented to Valerie Andrews, widow of Tom Andrews, Friday evening between the varsity home basketball games against…

Editor January 28, 2016

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Dorr Township offices to be open to public 40 hours per week

Dorr Township offices will be open for 40 hours per week and the exact times will be determined by office manager Vicki Fifelski. The Dorr Township Board voted 4-3 Monday…

Editor January 25, 2016

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Fixing paved roads in Dorr Township would cost $3.3 million

The Dorr Township Roads Committee has estimated it would cost $3.3 million to fix local paved roads and more than $9 million to get gravel roads up to snuff. Township…

Editor January 25, 2016

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WHS grad Jason Zylstra wins award from Michigan State Police

Jason Zylstra, a 2002 graduate of Wayland High School, was named the recipient of the 2015 Motor Carrier Officer of the Year Award by the Michigan State Police. Zylstra, of…

Editor January 22, 2016

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City of Wayland buys used office furniture from upstairs neighbor

The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to a staff request to buy some used office furniture from SOAP Transcription Services. SOAP operates its business upstairs in the City Hall…

Editor January 18, 2016

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Council agrees to spend $526,618 on City Park renovations

The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to spend $526,618 on the renovations for the City Park next year. Council agreed to pay Pentura that amount to install a splash…

Editor January 18, 2016

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Kelle Tobolic appointed to seat on Wayland DDA Board

Kelle Tobolic has been appointed to a seat on the Wayland Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors. Tobolic, who formerly was a member of the Wayland City Planning Commission, succeeds…

Editor January 18, 2016

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Wayland City Treasurer gets more than she asked for as interim

It's one thing to say somebody did a really good job, it means even more if the employee is compensated. Wayland City Treasurer Cheri Parrish received more than what she…

Editor January 18, 2016