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Martin Supt. explains Nov. 7 school bond proposal

Supt. Samantha Ball Martin School District voters will be asked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, to approve an extension of the current bond rate for seven more years to fund infrastructure…

Editor October 11, 2023

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ITC granted site plan for downsizing building

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave its approval to a proposed site plan from the Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (ITC) at 801 S. Main St. ITC, which manufactures…

Editor October 10, 2023

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Wayland school buses to have Internet for students

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening approved a proposal to provide wi-fi Internet service for students on 23 buses in the fleet. The board has agreed to pay ByteSpeed…

Editor October 10, 2023

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Hopkins Township plays musical chairs to fill seat

Sandra Morris The Hopkins Township Board played some musical chairs Monday night to fill a vacancy. In the wake of the resignation of Sandra Morris as treasurer, Clerk Eric Alberta…

Editor October 9, 2023

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County shelter severing ties with Wishbone Pet Rescue

The Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance is protesting the Allegan County Board of Commissioners’ decision to sever ties between the alliance at the animal shelter. County officials notified Wishbone they would…

Editor October 8, 2023

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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins.…

Editor October 7, 2023

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Maintenance costs for new Watson park may be $4,500

Watson Township Trustee John Caras told his board colleagues Thursday evening that the estimated cost for maintenance is $4,500 a year for the new Seven Generations Park at the corner…

Editor October 5, 2023

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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South…

Editor October 2, 2023

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Dorr sustainable business park project is paused

The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township has been paused because the anchor tenant, Continuous Materials, hasn’t been able to secure the funding needed for…

Editor September 28, 2023

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Wayland bond project gets the green light to proceed

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to proceed as planned with the already started bond project work that was approved by voters last May. Board members were visited…

Editor September 25, 2023