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Editor has been wrong about past bonds for pool

The editor of this on-line community news service apologizes most sincerely for occasionally spreading misinformation about the Aug. 2 Wayland Union School bond proposal for a new swim pool. The…

Editor June 14, 2022

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Wayland School Board has new VP, new treasurer

Cinnamon Mellema Pete Zondervan The Wayland Board of Education did a little bit of musical chairs Monday night in a pseudo election of officers for the 2022-23 academic year. Vice…

Editor June 13, 2022

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Leighton may hike support for softball park in Moline

12th Street will be closed Monday, June 13, at its intersection with Division just north of Moline. The Moline softball park, officially known as George Schrotenboer Field, Thursday night sought…

Editor June 9, 2022

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Martin auto wash business is up for auction at tax sale

Wayland Area Ambulance Service has two new vehicles. The Touch-free Auto Wash business on the southeastern side of the Martin exit off U.S-131 has been closed and later this summer…

Editor June 8, 2022

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‘Uninvited wildlife’ causes council meeting relocation

The Wayland City Council had a change of venue Monday night, meeting at the fire barn instead of the customary council chambers in the back of City Hall. City Manager…

Editor June 6, 2022

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Watson agrees to township hall rental arrangements

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening voted to rent out the township hall to local residents for $60 and doubled the fee to $120 for non-residents. The hall now will…

Editor June 2, 2022

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Rep. Whiteford endorses Martin Twp. Clerk Smit

State Rep. Mary Whiteford State Rep. Mary Whiteford has announced she is endorsing Martin Township Clerk and fellow Republican Rachelle Smit in the Aug. 2 primary for the newly-redrawn 43rd…

Editor May 31, 2022

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Dorr Twp. still undecided on spending ARPA funds

The new Dorr Township fire truck, with which Fire Chief Gary Fordham said he is well pleased. The Dorr Township Board is still trying to figure out what should be…

Editor May 26, 2022

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Local Dem congressional candidate also may not be on Aug. 2 primary ballot

The gubernatorial campaigns of five Republican Party candidates for Michigan governor have been rocked this week by the State Elections Bureau recommending they be dropped from the August primary ballot…

Editor May 24, 2022

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Ex-Supt. Norm Taylor back with schools, joins board

Norm Taylor Retired Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Monday evening was selected as the newest trustee on the Board of Education. Taylor, who was superintendent between 2010 and 2020, succeeds Board…

Editor May 23, 2022