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Parents persist in opposing mask mandates for school

October 25, 2021

Though the Allegan County Health Department officially lifted its mask mandate Oct. 1, a group of about two dozen parents Monday night told the Wayland Board of Education they want things to stay the way they are now. One parent, Leslie VanVliet, Monday evening presented statistics that show the rate...

Wayland High School NHS inducts 42 new members

October 21, 2021

The Wayland Union High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 42 members Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at the Fine Arts Center. The National Honor Society (NHS) seeks to elevate a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership and character. In order to be considered for induction,...

Dorr Plan Commission OKs Moline Christian addition

October 19, 2021

A representative from Dan Vos Construction presents plans to the Planning Commission. Moline Christian School won the blessing of the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night to build an addition on the west side of its school building. A representative from Dan Vos Construction out line the school’s plans for...

City approves police officer Riemersma’s extra training

October 18, 2021

Mark Riemersma After playing a major role in solving two crimes via the Internet, Wayland Police Officer Mark Riemersma has been given the green light to undergo training for a special task force. The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

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GVL Excavating’s sand mining proposal approved

October 14, 2021

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening agreed to let GVL Excavating move ahead with plans to remove sand at 329 144th Ave. to prepare a site for residential development. The board voted 4-0 for an ordinance amendment that would remove a stipulation that the operation’s outlet be on a County...

Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner

October 13, 2021

Allegan County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday he’s not particularly pleased with the proposed redistricting for county commissioners’ seats. The County Redistricting Commission has announced its decision to reduce the number of districts from seven to five and to redraw their boundaries, as required by law...

City plans to offer citizens master plan survey on line

October 12, 2021

The City of Wayland will affix a master plan survey to its Internet web site and Facebook page in an effort to get a lot of public input in a quick and efficient manner. Zoning Administrator Lori Castello told members of the Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night that municipalities...

Plan Commission OKs rezoning request for 133rd

October 12, 2021

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a rezoning request from Award Enterprises for a parcel on the southern edge of town on 133rd Avenue. Award Enterprises, which plans to buy the site from the City of Wayland for about $150,000, was seeking rezoning from I-1 light industrial to...

Realtor accuses Hopkins Twp. of ignoring will of people with sewer plans

October 11, 2021

Area Realtor Brian Silvernail Monday evening took the Hopkins Township Board to task, accusing it of going against the will of the people by creating a DDA District and making an agreement with the Village of Hopkins for sewer services. The Township Board last week in a special meeting voted...

Hopkins Library Director resigns, moving to east side

October 7, 2021

Katie Brinker who was hired as new director of the Hopkins District Library last January, has resigned her post and is moving to the east side of the state. A representative of the Hopkins District Library Board told the Watson Township Board the news Thursday night. The founder and managing...

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