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LKQ must clean up junk cars or lose special permit

A township map of some of the areas that will be affected if the Planning Commission later this year adopts a new solar power ordinance. Dorr Township Zoning Enforcement Administrator…

Editor July 18, 2023

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Wayland schools to make room for new pool this fall

The Ron Stehouwer football stadium at Wayland High School will welcome bands from a variety of schools in West Michigan to participate Oct. 10 in the Michigan High School Band…

Editor July 17, 2023

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Galloway Landings air park back on Leighton’s agenda

Kate Scheltema points to the area of the air park in a meeting from 2017. The continuing saga of the Galloway Landings air park issue is back on the agenda…

Editor July 13, 2023

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Lumberyard request to use storage building approved

The Lumberyard Event Center at 780 W. Maple St. earned a recommendation from the City Planning Commission Tuesday for its intention to use a storage building for wedding event-related activities.…

Editor July 11, 2023

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Hilliards ball fields to be named for Doug Adamczyk

Doug Adamczyk The softball teams that play regularly at the Hilliards Park want to name the ballpark after Douglas Adamczyk, beloved longtime local resident who died June 19. The Hopkins…

Editor July 10, 2023

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Sustainable business park project wins state grant

The Michigan Public Service Commission has awarded a $5 million grant to the Sustainable Business Park project planned at a Dorr Township site. The project is being overseen by the…

Editor July 10, 2023

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Wayland Council approves DDA’s alley project plans

Police Chief Scott Matice and officer Jessica Ehrle The Wayland City Council Wednesday evening gave its blessing to the Downtown Development Authority’s alley project. Main Street Director Holly McPherson said…

Editor July 5, 2023

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Eric Cameron hired to asst. principal’s post at Martin

Eric Cameron Martin Public Schools is welcoming Eric Cameron as new assistant principal at the middle school and high school. Superintendent Samantha Ball announced Cameron’s hiring this week. He succeeds…

Editor June 28, 2023

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Supt. Tim Reeves wins 4% pay increase, incentives

Supt. Tim Reeves Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves received a 4 percent salary increase with an incentive Monday night at the Board of Education’s work session. Reeves, who just…

Editor June 27, 2023

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Leslie Wagner succeeds Pat Velie as WUS asst. supt.

Pat Velie Leslie Wagner of Hastings has been selected assistant superintendent of finance and operations for Wayland Union Schools, succeeding the retiring Patricia Velie. Wagner, who will begin duties later…

Editor June 26, 2023