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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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,…
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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…