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City Plan Commission begins marijuana ordinance discussions

An engineer from Excel Engineering explains Award Enterprises LLC's request. The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening held preliminary discussions about an ordinance regulating the growing, sale, processing and distribution…

Editor March 8, 2022

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South Main Street slated to get a makeover next year

Mark Riemersma Teryl Shields With about $650,000 in funds available, plans are moving forward for a Main Street project that will include a center turning lane. City Engineer Mickey Bittner…

Editor March 7, 2022

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Wayland Police Dept. hands out local citizens’ awards

The Wayland Police Department had its annual awards banquet recently at the Carpenters and Millwright Center. Stan Gulch receives an award from Chief Mark Garnsey as DPW Supervisor Ben Batchelder…

Editor March 5, 2022

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Watson still very interested in funding for broadband

Watson Township officials Thursday evening made it clear to Allegan County Commissioner Gale Dugan they’re interested in using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for broadband. Supervisor Kevin Travis declared,…

Editor March 3, 2022

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Middle school AD, assistant principal Restau retiring

T. J. Restau, assistant principal and athletic director at Wayland Middle School, has announced plans to retire June 30 at the end of this academic year. Restau was hired in…

Editor February 28, 2022

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WHS Principal Tom Cutler to retire effective June 30

Tom Cutler Wayland High School Principal Tom Cutler has announced he will retire effective June 30, the end of the current academic year. Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds confirmed the development,…

Editor February 27, 2022

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Laurie Perry appointed treasurer for Dorr Township

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to appoint Laurie Perry Township Treasurer, at least until Nov. 19 after the general election. Perry, who officially begins duties March 1, succeeds…

Editor February 24, 2022

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Dorr Twp. Board agrees to open more roads to ORVs

Digital Camera The Dorr Township Board Thursday night voted 4 to 2 to recommend expansion of areas suitable for off-road vehicles’ use. A hefty crowd of nearly 50 in attendance…

Editor February 24, 2022

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Wayland schools plan a 2-series request for bonds

The current Wayland High School pool, which is 48 years old and has fallen into disrepair. The Wayland Union school district’s plans to have a bond election during the August…

Editor February 21, 2022

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Some candidates have filed already for new state seats

The deadline for candidates for State House and State Senate is exactly two months away, 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, and some individuals already have announced their intentions to run.…

Editor February 19, 2022