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Dorr Twp. Trustee Tuinstra turns a meeting into marathon

Someone in the audience at the Dorr Township Board meeting Monday night made the comment “(Dorr Township Board Trustee) "John Tuinstra is on a roll tonight.” The observation was sarcastic,…

Editor April 28, 2015

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Dorr Twp. Library addition would be home to Then & Now

The Then & Now historical library and genealogy service may be getting a new and more permanent home. Dorr Township Library Director Natalie Bazan and Library Board President Peg Otto…

Editor April 27, 2015

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Steeby students rewarded for good behavior at Supercat Store

Steeby Elementary students were able to visit the Supercat Store during lunch Friday. As part of Steeby's Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, students earn Supercat Tickets for outstanding…

Editor April 27, 2015

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Two Wayland Youth in Government students earn awards

Two members of the Wayland Michigan Youth in Government delegation, Hannah Wykoski and her team of lobbyists, received the Most Outstanding Lobbyist Award and Shane Reed was selected as the…

Editor April 27, 2015

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Wayland City officials crafting outdoor sales ordinance

Wayland City officials are working on an ordinance that would handle licenses for outdoor vendors. The City Council had the first reading of a proposed ordinance Monday night after the…

Editor April 23, 2015

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Son of local teachers continues to face medical challenges

Dawson Babiak, 4-year-old son of Wayland and Hopkins teachers Alison and Jason Babiak, continues to face challenges associated with his leukemia. His mother posted on Faebook this morning: "We finally…

Editor April 23, 2015

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Dorr, Martin fire departments to seek millages in May 5 vote

Most of the talk about the Tuesday, May 5, special election has been about roads, but Dorr and Martin townships also will have ballot issues on behalf of their fire…

Editor April 21, 2015

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Wayland schools casino fund spending approved for ’15-16

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night finally approved how nearly $1.5 million in Gun Lake Casino revenue will spent during the 2015-16 fiscal year. The casino allocates a certain…

Editor April 21, 2015

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Wayland school board tables budget assumption options

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to table until next Monday a decision on four options presented for employee wages for next fiscal year. The board balked at…

Editor April 20, 2015

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Schools plan to offer free meals to youngsters over summer

A free summer meal program for everyone in the community under age 18 is being planned by Wayland Union Schools Food Services Director Sarah Parr. Parr and Schools Information Director…

Editor April 20, 2015