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Four candidates thus far for redistricted House seats

Lindsay Kronemeyer Rachelle Smit The way things stand now, Wayland and Allegan County will share the same State Senate District with virtually all of Barry County while Hopkins and Dorr…

Editor January 5, 2022

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Wayland Ridge project plan OK’d despite opposition

The Wayland City Council Monday evening awarded preliminary plat approval to a 53-unit residential development just north of 133rd Avenue on the south side of the city. The move didn’t…

Editor January 3, 2022

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WHS grad had role in Webb space telescope project

David Kouchnerkavich (second from right) and family. Wayland High School graduate David Kouchnerkavich (Class of 1997) has had a role in the recent launch of the James Webb Space Telescope,…

Editor December 31, 2021

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Dorr Parks Commission has good news and bad news

Dorr Township Parks Commission member Amanda Winters told the Township Board some good news and some bad news Thursday evening. First the good news: The resurrection of the Christmas in…

Editor December 23, 2021

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Dorr Plan Commission OKs site plan for Viking Diesel

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Monday approved a site plan for Viking Diesel Repair on Walnut Dale Drive in the industrial park. Ron VanSingel said the intent is to build…

Editor December 21, 2021

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Dorr Plan Commission has open house for master plan

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening was host for a special open house on the proposed master plan. Nathan Mehmed, consultant from Williams & Works (shown above) said, "We're…

Editor December 21, 2021

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City drops snow plowing for Aqua In Vino parking lot

The Wayland City Council Monday night took no action on a proposed agreement to continue snow plowing services for the parking lot between Aqua In Vino and Henika Library on…

Editor December 20, 2021

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John Krajewski hired as new Hopkins El principal

John Krajewski Scott VanBonn John Krajewski has been hired as the new new principal at Hopkins Elementary School beginning Jan. 3, 2022. He succeeds Scott VanBonn, who will now be…

Editor December 17, 2021

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City Council to take up proposed 53-house project

The Wayland City Planning Commission found itself between a rock and a hard place Tuesday night in a public hearing on a proposed new residential development. Developer Mike West explains…

Editor December 14, 2021

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New WHS pool bond issue prospects look more likely

Members of the Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the leadership of Kelly Tilley Smith, performed a special arrangement of "Greensleeves" for the Board of Education. It’s getting more likely…

Editor December 13, 2021