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Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board

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There was a contingent of virtual “torches and pitchforks” in the parking lot outside the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center before the school board meeting Monday night. A group of between two and three dozen school district parents marched inside the facility together not wearing masks, even though the...
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Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job

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Dr. Christina Hinds Wayland Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds is one of three finalists for the superintendent’s job in the Kalkaska School District. Dr. Hinds, who was named school chief at Wayland a year ago and started July 1, is vying for the position with Dr. Richard Sarau of...
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Leighton officials to meet with PCI about complaints

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Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Wolbrink plans to have a meeting soon with Kirk Scharphorn of Professional Code Inspections about recent complaints of poor constituent service. The move, announced Thursday night at the Leighton Township Board meeting, comes 24 hours after resident Richard Post appeared before the Planning Commission to present...
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Martin Twp. told WAEMS to buy 2 new ambulances

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Wayland Area Emergency Services is buying two more ambulances despite the recent financial hardships caused the Covid-19 crisis. Sarah Lynema, who represents Martin Township on the Ambulance Board, told township officials Wednesday night that the two vehicles, which will cost about $170,000 apiece, are sorely needed and WAEMS will find...
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Will City of Wayland drop sidewalk snowplowing?

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Wayland City Council members appear to be between a rock and a hard place on an issue that’s probably near and dear to the hearts of many residents — sidewalk snowplowing. Council received a report and recommendation from the Budget Committee that suggested the city drop the service because it...
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Legendary community activist retiring as fire chief

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Fire Chief Joe Miller and two of his students. Legendary community activist Joe Miller is retiring from his post as Wayland Fire Chief effective July 6. Miller, who joined the department on Jan. 1, 1972, has served for almost 50 years and succeeded Hugh DeWeerd as chief. He sent his...
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Watson braces for potential gravel mining legal trouble

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Watson Township, just like Wayland Township, soon may be in for some legal battles over gravel mining operations. Northstar Aggregates, LLC and its sister company, USA Earthworks, LLC propose to mine 44.49 acres on a 77.74-acre parcel east of 13th Street and north of 117th Avenue in Watson Township. Matt...
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Internet service problems still plague Watson Twp.

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Watson Twp. Attorney Tom Siver The Watson Township Board continues to search for Internet service options, being dissatisfied with current provider A T & T. “We’re paying for a service we’re not getting,” said Supervisor Kevin Travis. “Right now, we can’t even do township business with the Internet we have.”...
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Watson Township seeking code enforcement officer

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Pete Duncan has had to resign as code enforcement officer at Watson Township. Watson Township is looking to hire a code enforcement officer, now that Pete Duncan has stepped down because of other work obligation. The Township Board not long ago decided to hire a local enforcement officer because Professional...
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About 20 show up to Martin Covid-19 vaccine clinic

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A special one-day vaccine clinic in Martin Thursday attracted about 20 folks getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Clinic organizer Austin Marsman praised the Allegan County Health Department and Martin United Methodist Church for their partnership in the project.  
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