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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

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Incumbent loses by 1 vote in City Council election

Tracy Bivins The Wayland City Council race was incredibly close Tuesday, with appointed incumbent Steve Stepek gathering the most votes with 277. Newcomer Grace Sefranek had second most with 261,…

Editor November 7, 2023

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Wayland council members to decide on 2 ordinances

COVER PHOTO: The historic Henika Library building may be expanded after its purchase of neighboring property was approved. The Wayland City Council Monday evening had public hearings and first readings…

Editor November 6, 2023

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‘Schools to Tools’ mobile field trip benefits students

Allegan County students are getting the chance to learn what it’s like to work in the skilled trades without ever leaving their high school. Developed by the Michigan Regional Council…

Editor November 6, 2023

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Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin

COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred…

Editor November 3, 2023