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Plan Commission recommends OK of marijuana ordinance

These two gentlemen were the only representatives of the citizenry to show up at the Wayland City Planning Commission's public hearing Tuesday on a proposed marijuana ordinance. The City of…

Editor May 10, 2022

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Wayland schools adopt ‘Capturing Kids’ Hearts’

Dr. Christina Hinds Though there was considerable debate, the Wayland Board of Education unanimously approved Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds’ recommendation to implement the “Capturing Kids’ Hearts” program to deal with…

Editor May 9, 2022

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Wayland Board Treasurer announces her resignation

Justin Hudson Karyll Russell The Wayland Union School District this year is losing two of its top three administrators and now two members of the Board of Education. The latest…

Editor May 9, 2022

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County candidate asks Koch not to prosecute abortion seekers, providers

Myrene Koch Austin Marsman Allegan County Commission candidate Austin Marsman today issued a challenge to Allegan County Prosecutor Myrene Koch not to prosecute any one for seeking or helping to…

Editor May 7, 2022

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Jeff Parks chosen as new transportation supervisor

Jeff Parks Tim Washburn Jeff Parks has been chosen the new transportation supervisor for Wayland Union Schools. He succeeds Tim Washburn, who is retiring Friday, May 6, after serving for…

Editor May 3, 2022

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Many seats open for non-partisan November votes

There is a huge number of candidates for the November general election for local non-partisan positions on school boards and Wayland City Council. Four two-year seats will be open for…

Editor May 2, 2022

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Wayland council approves increased rates for sewer

The Wayland City Council Monday night formally adopted a resolution to raise city sewer rates to make up for a dozen years lapse in fee increases City Manager Josh Eggleston…

Editor May 2, 2022

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Dorr Twp. approves pay raises with less haggling

Laurie Perry is the new treasurer at Dorr Township after being appointed in February. The subject of pay raises once again prompted some wailing and gnashing of teeth on the…

Editor April 28, 2022

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Wayland hires Tim Reeves as its new superintendent

Tim Reeves The Wayland Union School system has a new superintendent. To nobody’s surprise, the Board of Education Tuesday night offered the position to Tim Reeves, current superintendent at Shelby.…

Editor April 26, 2022

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Wayland school board to consider adding officer

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night discussed the possibility of adding a second public safety officer for the next academic year. Matt Miller currently works in the position, mostly…

Editor April 25, 2022