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Parents persist in opposing mask mandates for school

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…

Editor October 25, 2021

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Wayland High School NHS inducts 42 new members

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…

Editor October 21, 2021

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Dorr Plan Commission OKs Moline Christian addition

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…

Editor October 19, 2021

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City approves police officer Riemersma’s extra training

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…

Editor October 18, 2021

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GVL Excavating’s sand mining proposal approved

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…

Editor October 14, 2021

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Martin Township will lose Rick Cain as commissioner

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…

Editor October 13, 2021

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City plans to offer citizens master plan survey on line

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…

Editor October 12, 2021

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Plan Commission OKs rezoning request for 133rd

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…

Editor October 12, 2021

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

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…

Editor October 11, 2021

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Hopkins Library Director resigns, moving to east side

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…

Editor October 7, 2021