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Wayland Twp. gives local man a month for cleanup

The Wayland Township Board and Professional Code Inspections have given Alan Burd until Oct. 5 to clean up his property on Gregorville Road. Township officials have maintained that Burd has…

Editor September 16, 2023

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Area twin brothers found not guilty in kidnap plot

Two area twin brothers have been found not guilty by an Antrim County jury in the alleged plot to kidnap and kill Gov. Gretchen Whitmer three years ago William Null…

Editor September 15, 2023

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WAEMS still intact despite members’ pullout rumors

The Wayland Area Emergency Services Board for the second time in a year is dealing with and calming rumors that some municipalites are abandoning ship. WAEMS, a non-profit supported by…

Editor September 14, 2023

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Martin deputy clerk resigns in aftermath of Proposal 2

The suddenly unpopular Proposal 2 election law passed nearly a year ago by Michigan voters now has wreaked havoc in Martin Township as well. Township Clerk Jennifer Wharton Wednesday night…

Editor September 13, 2023

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Railroad St. parcel rezoning wins Plan Commission nod

The Wayland City Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to recommend a request from Jon and Don Rose to rezone a parcel at 236 Railroad St. from Light industrial to general…

Editor September 12, 2023

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Wayland School Board’s meeting times now 6 p.m.

The Wayland Board of Education will switch its regular meeting times from 7 to 6 p.m. on the second Monday of the month. The move will commence with the Oct.…

Editor September 11, 2023

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Wayland schools may offer Internet services on buses

The Wayland Union School District may offer wi-fi Internet access on its bus fleet this academic year. The Board of Education Monday considered a proposal to pay $75,555, all of…

Editor September 11, 2023

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Watson to use ARPA funds for tech improvements

The Watson Township Board spent much of its time Thursday evening answering the call of progress with technology. And much of it will be paid for by federal American Rescue…

Editor September 8, 2023

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South Main construction project end delayed again

The South Main Street paving project has been snake bitten again. Just when it looked like everything was finished last week, including the paving, City Manager Josh Eggleston Tuesday night…

Editor September 5, 2023

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Mass of Christian burial Saturday for Mary Hitzler

Mary Hitzler, age 78, died Friday, Aug. 31,. Mary was a social butterfly; she had a beautiful smile. Mary enjoyed traveling all over the world with her family. Mary’s favorite…

Editor September 2, 2023