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City will seek funding for streets paving and repair

COVER PHOTO: New Wayland Police Chief Scott Mattice (right) was presented with a plaque from Sheriff Frank Baker for his 27 years of service as a deputy, sergeant, lieutenant and…

Editor June 5, 2023

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Dorr deals with boards, commission and their pay

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening spent a lot of time dealing with the Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Parks Commission and representative to the Ambulance…

Editor May 18, 2023

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Sustainable business park getting closer to a reality

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening voted 6-0 to recommend final approval for a mixed zoning planned unit development request for the sustainable business park. The move was just…

Editor May 16, 2023

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Wayland has no threat of PFAs, city manager says

The modified route for this year's Memorial Day parade officially was approved. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston told the Wayland City Council Monday evening there is no reason for concern…

Editor May 15, 2023

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Leighton Twp. Board doubles down in denying GRI Moline rezoning

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening doubled down on denying a rezoning request for a massive residential development on Division Avenue near 12th Street. The board, on a 4-0 vote,…

Editor May 11, 2023

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Martin Township Clerk Denise Dykstra resigns post

Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra Wednesday night resigned her Martin Township Clerk’s position after serving for only six months. She announced to the Martin Township Board, “Because I no longer live…

Editor May 10, 2023

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Hopkins FFA alum is ag teaching award nominee

Samantha Ludlam Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam has been nominated for the National Association of Agricultural Educators for outstanding teacher. Ludlam, who also holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Wayland’s future featured in Plan Commission moves

Holly McPherson The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council adopt a new master plan and had an extensive discussion about the possibility of a Central Business…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Wayland Schools takes 1st step to sell project bonds

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night took the first step in making arrangements for the $49.7 million project that was approved by voters only last Tuesday. The board adopted…

Editor May 8, 2023

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Elevated PFAs levels found at W. Elm site in Wayland

WOOD-TV Channel 8 today is reporting the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) is investigating elevated levels of PFAS at Wayland Recycling Inc. at 763 West Elm St. MPART…

Editor May 8, 2023