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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…

Editor March 4, 2023

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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…

Editor March 2, 2023

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Wayland schools may try to attract on-line students

The Wayland Union school district next year may begin a program intended to win back students lost to virtual learning during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022. Superintendent Tim Reeves…

Editor February 27, 2023

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Dorr Township officials’ salary increases approved

EDITOR'S NOTE: There was a typo in the original story of the pay raise. The clerk, treasurer and supervisor were given a bump from $3,080 per month to $3,357 per…

Editor February 23, 2023

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Is WAEMS facing some kind of twp. rebellion?

Is the Wayland Area Ambulance Service facing some kind of a rebellion? WAEMS officials have been up front about increases this year in contributions from municipalities, but Dorr Township Clerk…

Editor February 23, 2023

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Dorr Township Planning Commission OKs 3 requests

The Dorr Township Planning Commission had virtually no trouble approving three requests Tuesday evening. Commissioners recommended approval of a request from Mr. And Mrs. Richard Snyder to rezone a parcel…

Editor February 21, 2023

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Compensation Commission resurrected by City Council

The Wayland City Council Monday night followed through on former Mayor Burrell Stein’s suggestion late last year that the local Officers’ Compensation Commission be resurrected. Stein told council members last…

Editor February 20, 2023

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School officials insist bond is for more than just a pool

This month’s edition of the Wayland Union Schools newsletter, "The Green & White," includes a brief description of plans other than building a new swim pool with the $49.7 million…

Editor February 19, 2023

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Bill for Hopkins Twp. hall extension is $1 million plus

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night tentatively agreed to award the bid of Mugen Construction for construction of an extension of the Township/Village Hall to the library, connecting the two…

Editor February 16, 2023

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Recco request wins OK from City Plan Commission

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening had no difficulty in recommending the City Council approve a request from Recco Products, 702 S. Main St., to expand its manufacturing facility.…

Editor February 14, 2023