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Asst. Supt. Patricia Velie to stay on until next June 30

October 24, 2022

Wayland Union Schools Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie has agreed to delay her retirement until June 30, 2023, explaining that “I have a deep commitment to this district and there’s still work to be done.” Velie, took the assistant superintendent’s post in 2016, succeeding Bill Melching, actually...

Sustainable Business Park takes another step forward

October 18, 2022

Plans for a sustainable business park in Dorr Township took a step forward Tuesday night when the Planning Commission approved a preliminary request for a planned unit development for the project. The park, which will be located in the northeast section of the township, promises economic development, 130 jobs and...

City will snowplow only Main, Superior sidewalks

October 17, 2022

The City of Wayland in this approaching winter will snowplow only Main and Superior Streets, otherwise leaving residents to remove it from in front of their homes. City Manager Josh Eggleston, responding to a question from from former Mayor Burrell Stein, explained that the city is underfunded for infrastucture projects...

Leighton Twp. Board buys Moline School and property

October 13, 2022

Members of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening voted 4-0, with Treasurer Jaci Bultsma absent, to use $650,000 in federal ARPA funds to purchase the site of the old Moline Elementary School and surrounding property. The Township Board six years ago adopted and ordinance amendment to allow owner Steve Austin...

Land use issues heating up for Leighton Twp. Board

October 13, 2022

As if Leighton Township doesn't have enough on its plate with development issues, word on the street is that this farm land immediately west of railroad tracks on Dahlia Street in Wayland is being sold with ideas for another residential project. Immediately to the east is Urban Depot, a residential...

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Ambulance service daily call average highest ever

October 12, 2022

Sarah Lynema Wayland Area Emergency Services is the busiest it’s ever been, the Martin Township Board was told Wednesday evening. Sarah Lynema, who represents the township on the Ambulance Board, reported WAEMS is getting an average of seven calls per day, its highest number ever. She said the ambulance service...

North Star gravel mining firm suing Watson Twp.

October 11, 2022

North Star Aggregates, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, has decided to file a lawsuit against Watson Township for refusing the company permission to gravel mine property on 12th Street near Big Lake. The Watson Township Planning Commission last year turned down a request for a special use permit...

Work to connect Hopkins hall, library starts next year

October 11, 2022

The Hopkins Township Board expects to have work commence early next year on connecting the Village/Township Hall with the library building. Supervisor Mark Evans said plans have been approved through Professional Code Inspections and officials hope to have bids let early next year. Engineering estimates puts the cost at about...

U.S-131 overpass project at Gun Lake Casino finished

October 11, 2022

The U.S.-131 overpass project next to the Gun Lake Casino at Exit No. 61 has been completed and the facility is open to motorists who want to travel on M-179 (129th Avenue). Casino officials Tuesday morning held a ceremony to welcome the opening of the road, the result of a...

Wayland school officials finally get some good news

October 10, 2022

Five members of the Wayland Middle School Student Council outline for the school board the history and accomplishments of the local student government association. The Wayland Union school district is off to a pretty good start this fall, at least that's what the Board of Education was told Monday night....

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