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City to let bids in Jan. on street repairs, renovations

Wayland city officials say bids will be let next month for repair and renovations of Church Street, Park Street, West Elm Street and Mill Street within the city limits. City…

Editor December 18, 2023

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Dorr board seeking ways to uncrowd packed twp. hall

Dorr Township Board members pretty much agree that the current township hall isn’t adequate in handling space requirements to conduct business. But there are differences of opinion on what to…

Editor December 14, 2023

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Martin Township getting work done for cemeteries

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening cleared the way for work to be done at South Cemetery. The board voted to accept bids from Todd Ritchie, $3,850 to deal with…

Editor December 13, 2023

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Plan Commission studies solar, attached dwellings

The Wayland City Planning Commission is working on tweaking the local solar ordinance and finally crafting an ordinance for accessory dwelling units. The city’s solar ordinance currently does not allow…

Editor December 12, 2023

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Wayland school officials focused on facility projects

The winning Christmas card design entry. Plans for a new pool and repairs for existing facilities contain ue to take up much of the focus for Wayland Union Schools officials…

Editor December 11, 2023

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Watson Twp. wins $150,000 state grant for new park

New Planning Commissioner Hunter Davis Watson Township received word Thursday that the State of Michigan has awarded it a $150,000 passport grant for continued work on the Seven Generations Recreation…

Editor December 7, 2023

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City finalizes sale of parking lot next to library

The City of Wayland and Henika District Library made it official Monday night with the sale of the adjacent parking lot for $1. The lot immediately south of the library…

Editor December 4, 2023

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Dorr Twp. may offer music concerts next summer

Patty Williams Dorr Township next year may join the growing popularity of local evening music summer concerts. The Township Board Thursday evening was approached by Patty Williams of the Williams…

Editor November 30, 2023

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Wayland superintendent undergoing 2nd evaluation

Supt. Tim Reeves The Wayland Board of Education Monday night went into closed session after a work session to evaluate a second time the job performance of Superintendent Tim Reeves.…

Editor November 27, 2023

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Leighton Twp. continues to demonstrate growing pains

Leighton Township continues to show telltale signs of growing pains. Planning Commissioner Steve Shoemaker pointed this out directly Thursday night at the board meeting by reporting that the township not…

Editor November 9, 2023