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Martin Twp. also looking into sharing Prop 2 duties

August 9, 2023

Implementing Proposal 2-22, passed by voters statewide last November, has become a major headache for clerks in Allegan County. Martin Township apparently is looking to share costs and duties for a mandated nine-day early voting period rather than handle the process alone. Clerk Jennifer Wharton said prospects are for Martin...

Four local govt. units may form an early voting center

August 7, 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE: The article about early voting centers erroneously reported that four municipalities have agreed to share duties and costs of such centers. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen said representatives from the four municipalities met Monday, no formal agreement was reached. Her comment was: "The group that met was...

State panel denies Hopkins Twp. annexation request

August 7, 2023

A petition to have 22 properties in Hopkins Township annexed into the City of Wayland was denied by the State Boundary Commission in April. The Boundary Commission reported, “It is ordered that the proposed annexation of territory in the Township of Hopkins to the City of Wayland as depicted in...

Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close

August 7, 2023

Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number of such services in the community. Owner Tonda Genther wrote in a Facebook posting this morning, “We will remain open...

Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service

August 6, 2023

COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two female paramedics are sharing his leadership duties. The new co-directors are Brenda Mays and Kathy Veldhouse. Brenda Mays will be...

City Clerk says Allegan County leaving locals high and dry in elections

August 3, 2023

Bob Genetski Lee Ann Clausen Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen today reported each municipality in Allegan County is on its own for handling early voting in the elections of 2024. Though a state senate bill recently permitted every municipality in each of the 83 counties to work together to...

Aqua En Vino parking lot starts charging Tuesday

July 31, 2023

The parking lot immediately to the south of Aqua En Vino on South Main Street in Wayland, next to the Henika District Library, will start to charge motorists $2.50 an hour for parking Tuesday. Aqua En Vino owner Arny Rodriguez, who owns the parking lot, posted on Facebook today, “The...

Oetman to do construction work at Dorr North Park

July 27, 2023

In the cover photo, Dorr Parks Commission Chair Amanda Winters points to areas where parking lot improvement is planned. North Park on 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township will get a reconstruction job later this year after the Dorr Township Board Thursday night awarded the low bid for the project’s cost....

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Four candidates running for 3 seats on City Council

July 25, 2023

Rick Mathis Four candidates have filed to run for three open seats on the Wayland City Council in November. Two incumbents, Tracy Bivins and Steve Stepek, will be joined on the ballot by newcomers Jerry Jansen and Grace Sefranik. Meanwhile, Councilman Rick Mathis has decided against seeking another term after...

Rep. Huizenga will face opposition in Nov. 2024

July 19, 2023

Jessica Swartz Bill Huizenga Though Fourth District Republican Congressman Bill Huizenga is regarded as almost a shoo-in for re-election in 2024, two Democratic opponents have thrown their hats in the ring. Joseph Alfonso, who was trounced in the 2022 general election and failed to qualify for the primary ballot in...

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