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Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together
Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate…
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Relief in sight soon for Wayland’s traffic issues?
Traffic issues in the City of Wayland soon should see some relief, as City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday night that South Main Street paving should start…
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Plan Commission forgives LKQ junk car violations
Representatives from the LKQ auto salvage business appeared before the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night to apologize profusely for allowing junk cars to be seen easily in its parking…
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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…