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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

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Proposed Leighton Township air park continues to attract attention

A proposed air park forLeighton Township continues to get a lot of attention, even when the issue isn’t on the agenda for public meetings. Developer Clark Galloway and partner Steve…

Editor February 11, 2016

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Yankee Springs Township officially now 11th member of WAEMS

It’s official: Yankee Springs Township now has joined Wayland Area Emergency Services for ambulance service. The final piece of the puzzle was assembled Wednesday night when the Martin Township Board…

Editor February 11, 2016

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Owner of car in Dolegowski fatal crash also formally charged

The twin sister of Catherine Bender, who was charged in connection with the traffic death of John Dolegowski in December, formally has been charged with allowing a suspended person to…

Editor February 10, 2016

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Wayland High School to add 2 new courses to curriculum next year

Wayland High School will have two classes added to its curriculum next year. Director of Instruction Theresa Fulk asked for and received permission Monday night from the Board of Education…

Editor February 8, 2016

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Wayland school district saves $338,000 in latest budget projections

The Wayland Union school district continues to get good financial news. Finance Director Bill Melching told the Board of Education Monday night that the district is ahead of the game…

Editor February 8, 2016