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Country Cat Lady to open unique cat therapy service
Jen Kuyt, known to many as the Country Cat Lady, is opening the Catz Den at 120 S. Main St., in downtown Wayland in May. The Country Cat Lady will…
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Plan Commission OKs W. Superior site for pot sales
The Wayland City Planning Tuesday night agreed to recommend the City Council approve a special use request from Green Planet LLC to establish a marijuana business at 122 W. Superior…
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Plan Commission discusses ‘overlay district’ tool idea
Main Street Director Holly McPherson continues to suggest ideas about how to help Wayland grow and become more of a destination community. Holly McPherson McPherson appeared at the City Planning…
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County elected officials file suit to stop move of offices
Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski, Treasurer Sally Brooks and Drain Commissioner Denise Medemar have filed a lawsuit against the Allegan County Board of Commissioners to try to stop a plan…
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Leighton Twp. renewed air strip proposal still on hold
Galloway Landings owner Clark Galloway's request to amend deed restrictions for his private airs trip and associated property was tabled last Wednesday night by the Leighton Township Planning Commission, at…
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Hopkins FFA wins 2nd straight top chapter award
Gracie Langlois The Hopkins FFA this week was recognized as the top chapter as apart of the National Chapter Award for the second year in a row. "It is truly…
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Martin’s trash pickup day scheduled for May 20
Martin Township’s annual Trash Pick-up Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. The event will take place in the downtown area, and there will…
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Local Main Street program unveils plans for summer
Main Street Director Holly McPherson The Wayland Main Street program is being particularly aggressive this year about trying to attract community interest and visitors with local festivals and events. New…
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Wayland Schools provides Q & A on May 2 bond issue
Wayland Union School District officials recently have released a question and answer guide for the May 2 bond proposal and included an explanation of how the questions will be presented…
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Watson Township Board approves 5% pay increases
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution approving 5 percent pay increases for all elected local officials. Supervisor Ken Travis, who noted the inflation rate for 2022 was…