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Wayland schools to hire either All-Star or Century for driver ed

Drivers’ education will be a different animal for the Wayland Union school district in the next academic year. The Wayland Board of Education earlier this year decided to drop Gun…

Editor July 14, 2015

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Wayland Athletic Boosters planning ‘bash’ for late August

The Wayland Athletic Boosters Club is undergoing some changes in the wake of the death last spring of President Tom Andrews. Shelly Salisbury Whitley, who succeeded Andrews as Boosters president,…

Editor July 14, 2015

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Four Wayland teachers grieve extra work after fall flooding

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night heard a grievance on behalf of four Steeby Elementary teachers, stemming from a roof leak and water damage last October. Tom Greig, Michigan…

Editor July 13, 2015

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Needs assessment likely to focus on WHS pool for bond issue

The Wayland Board of Education is getting ready to take the first step toward having a bond issue, very likely to upgrade or replace the aging swimming pool at the…

Editor July 13, 2015

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WHS grad Sofia Nelson joins Detroit public defender’s office

Sofia Valencia Nelson, a 2005 graduate of Wayland High School, is taking a new position as a public defender with the Appellate Defender’s Office in Detroit. The daughter of Mary…

Editor July 12, 2015

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Army Bob: Being offended becoming our national pastime

by Robert M. Traxler Ban it, limit it, destroy it, condemn it, and change it. What am I referring to? Who cares, as long as “it” is an act or…

Editor July 9, 2015

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Leighton considers local ordinance regulating golf cart use

A petition bearing 86 signatures has prompted Leighton Township officials to consider a local ordinance permitting, but regulating use of golf carts and off-road vehicles on certain streets. The Michigan…

Editor July 9, 2015

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Leighton Twp. opts out of paying MTA membership dues

The Leighton Township Board has been wrestling with the issue of paying its annual dues to the Michigan Townships Association, and this year it is opting out of its membership.…

Editor July 9, 2015

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Martin Twp. wants fire engine manufacturer to help with repair cost

The Martin Township Fire Department and Township Board are taking a "wait and see" attitude about repairs for a fire truck purchased in 2009 from Cummins of Grand Rapids. The…

Editor July 8, 2015

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Earl Wykstra succeeds John Schipper as Martin Twp. fire chief

John Schipper resigned as fire chief for Martin Township Wednesday night and Earl Wykstra was appointed as his successor. Schipper submitted his resignation in writing to the Martin Township Board…

Editor July 8, 2015