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Wayland City Manager Eggleston gets 2% raise
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston received a 2 percent salary increase by action of the City Council Monday night. Eggleston, who was hired four years ago for an annual salary…
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Allegan County Dems back challenge to redistricting
The Allegan County Democratic Party is supporting a challenge to the proposed redistricting boundaries for the next decade, according to census figures recently released. The proposed districts have been redrawn…
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Dorr Twp. Board rescinds bank statements action
The Dorr Township Board Thursday night voted to rescind its action last month to have bank statements included in board packets before their meetings. Board members had voted 4-3…
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Wayland Union Schools gets another clean audit
Auditors from the accounting firm Plante & Moran again praised the financial performance of Assistant Superintendent Pat Velie and her administrative team. Wayland Union Schools ended the fiscal year June…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…