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Art Hop is Friday, Dec. 4, Christmas parade the following morning

The annual Art Hop celebration and Christmas parade is scheduled for Friday evening and Saturday morning, Dec. 4 and 5, in downtown Wayland. Art Hop will be held from 5…

Editor November 24, 2015

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Perrigo announces layoffs of 100 employees at Allegan facility

Perrigo, Allegan County's largest employer, has laid off about 100 employees at its corporate offices located in Allegan, the Holland Sentinel reported last Friday. Arthur Shannon, vice president of investor…

Editor November 23, 2015

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Wayland team debate wins at Grand Rapids Metro League

The Wayland High School debate team brought home more trophies in its final Grand Rapids Metro Debate League Wednesday, Nov.18. The students competed every Wednesday for five weeks with an awards ceremony the…

Editor November 21, 2015

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New city manager likely to begin duties at start of next year

New Wayland City Manager Tim McLean is expected to begin his duties here no later than Jan. 1. McLean, was offered a two-year contract in which he will earn $68,779…

Editor November 20, 2015

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WHS math teacher Linda Anderson is one of 5 state award finalists

Wayland High School math teacher Linda Anderson has been selected as a Michigan state-level finalist in mathematics for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program. Anderson…

Editor November 18, 2015

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No. 1 Chinese Restaurant has new owners, but who are they?

The No. 1 Chinese Restaurant in downtown Wayland has new owners, but they have declined to be identified. The new owners started at the restaurant today, but when asked who…

Editor November 17, 2015

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City Council approves Wayland FD purchase of new truck, grass rig

Wayland Fire Chief Joe Miller Monday night acknowledged he came to the City Council meeting with hat in hand. But the response was “ask and you shall receive.” Miller asked…

Editor November 16, 2015

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Wayland City to extend curbside recycling contract for one year

The Wayland City Council Monday night voted to renew its contract for recycling services for one year. The city has participated in the Allegan County Recycling program, contracting with Republic…

Editor November 16, 2015

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City of Wayland DDA buying old Harding’s Market parking lot

The City of Wayland Downtown Development Authority is buying the parking lot that surrounds the old Harding’s Market just off West Superior Street. The City Council Monday night gave its…

Editor November 16, 2015

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Jonesville assistant City Manager Tim McLean coming to Wayland

Tim McLean, assistant city manager for the City of Jonesville, apparently will be Wayland’s next city manager. The City Council will meet in closed session Monday night to discuss terms…

Editor November 14, 2015