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Wayland and Hopkins schools to share technology director

Scott Getter, who has been director of technology for Hopkins Public Schools for the last 17 years, has been named new tech director at Wayland but will remain at Hopkins…

Editor August 10, 2015

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Wayland schools may seek bond election as early as May 2016

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening took another step toward having a bond election for the high school pool and other facilities. The board approved on a 6-0 vote…

Editor August 10, 2015

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State Rep. Gamrat being investigated in alleged affair coverup

An MLive story written by Jonathan Oosting this morning reports State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser are being investigated for using their staff members to help them cover up…

Editor August 7, 2015

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Wayland students grades 7-12 to use iPad Air instead of iPad2

Beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year, Wayland Union Schools will provide every student in grades 7-12 with an iPad Air, replacing the old iPad2, which this year will be used…

Editor August 7, 2015

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Watson approves zoning change for Otsego Crane and Hoist

A zoning change to enable Otsego Crane and Hoist to expand and use property in back for trucks to turn around was approved by the Watson Township Board Thursday evening.…

Editor August 6, 2015

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May 20, 2016, is target date for splash pad, city park renovations

It's official now, plans for renovating the Wayland City Park, including a splash pad for kids now have the target date for completion set at May 20, 2016. City Manager…

Editor August 3, 2015

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Fire district discussion will be held Aug. 13 at Yankee Springs

The City of Wayland, Wayland Township, Yankee Springs Township and perhaps Hopkins and Leighton townships will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to…

Editor August 3, 2015

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Foreclosed house on West Superior may be sold by city after all

The old dilapidated house at 430 W. Superior St. may have a buyer after all, but more negotiations are probable for the City of Wayland. The Wayland City Council sought…

Editor August 3, 2015

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Dorr woman, 23, sustains non-life threatening injuries in crash

Heather Hill, 23, or Dorr, sustained non-life threatening injuries in a fatal traffic accident in the Kalamazoo area Thursday. Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputies said John Porn, 18, of Mattawan, was…

Editor July 31, 2015

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Corey LaValley bound over in Dorr Twp. triple homicide, arson

Corey LaValley, 32, of Dorr, was bound over Thursday to Circuit Court trial by Allegan County District Judge William Baillargeon on three open murder charges, arson and felonious use of…

Editor July 30, 2015