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Judge rules for teachers’ union in unfair labor case
Jacob Oaster Gary Wood The teachers’ union for Hopkins Public Schools has won a judgment in its favor in the wake of an unfair labor practice complaint it filed in…
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Martin Twp. takes inquiry about another motocross
Another motocross track in Martin Township? Probably not, but Township Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer Wednesday evening told her colleagues she received an inquiry about it recently from a real estate agent…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…