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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

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Perrigo shareholders reject Mylan’s hostile takeover attempt

The Perrigo Company, Allegan County's largest employer, has received word that a majority of shareholders has rejected Mylan's hostile tender offer, "thereby expressing confidence in Perrigo's long-term strategy, vision and…

Editor November 13, 2015

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Prospects look good for Yankee Springs to join ambulance service

Prospects are looking good to Yankee Springs Township's request to join the area served by Wayland Area Emergency Services. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleague Thursday night that…

Editor November 12, 2015

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Leighton Township officials press on with plans for a new hall

Leighton Township officials Thursday night voted to proceed with plans to have a new township hall built adjacent to the Leighton District Library. Supervisor Steve Deer said the final bill…

Editor November 12, 2015

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Growing Leighton Twp. approves condos, rezoning request

Leighton Township continues to grow, particularly in residential units, and the Township Board Thursday night gave final approval to an eight-unit condo site off 144th Avenue. Developer Ron Van Singel…

Editor November 12, 2015

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Marijuana exchange attorney proposes Martin alternative ordinance

The continuing saga of a medical marijuana exchange in downtown Shelbyville is in a holding pattern again. Thomas Lavigne of Cannabis Counsel, attorney for CDXX Boutique owners Jerry Dan Patrick…

Editor November 11, 2015