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Wayland school board gets ready for academic year
School starts next Monday in Wayland for a half day and the local Board of Education is among those getting ready. The board Monday evening approved bids for two school…
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Leighton Township Board deals with water matters
Chris Machiela The subject of water dominated the business of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening. The board tabled a request from Michigan Geological Survey program to conduct a survey…
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Martin Twp. also looking into sharing Prop 2 duties
Implementing Proposal 2-22, passed by voters statewide last November, has become a major headache for clerks in Allegan County. Martin Township apparently is looking to share costs and duties for…
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Four local govt. units may form an early voting center
EDITOR'S NOTE: The article about early voting centers erroneously reported that four municipalities have agreed to share duties and costs of such centers. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen said…
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State panel denies Hopkins Twp. annexation request
A petition to have 22 properties in Hopkins Township annexed into the City of Wayland was denied by the State Boundary Commission in April. The Boundary Commission reported, “It is…
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Pet Klips dog groom service will either be sold or close
Tonda Genther and canine friend. Pet Klips, the dog grooming business at the corner of West Superior and Railroad Street, will either be sold or close, severely reducing the number…
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Two female paramedics to lead ambulance service
COVER PHOTO: Bob Hess is retiring as director of Wayland Area Emergency Services. Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is retiring this summer and two…
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City Clerk says Allegan County leaving locals high and dry in elections
Bob Genetski Lee Ann Clausen Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen today reported each municipality in Allegan County is on its own for handling early voting in the elections of…
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Aqua En Vino parking lot starts charging Tuesday
The parking lot immediately to the south of Aqua En Vino on South Main Street in Wayland, next to the Henika District Library, will start to charge motorists $2.50 an…
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Oetman to do construction work at Dorr North Park
In the cover photo, Dorr Parks Commission Chair Amanda Winters points to areas where parking lot improvement is planned. North Park on 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township will get a…