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Is Covid pandemic finally going away for good?

The statistics associated with the Covid-19 pandemic continue to wind down, except for the number of deaths. The Allegan County Health Department Friday reported that 155 people have died as…

Editor June 19, 2021

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Master plan forum July 20 beckons Dorr Twp. citizens

The Dorr Township Planning Commission made moves Tuesday night in preparation for the special master plan public input forum July 20. The commission went over survey results from about 500…

Editor June 15, 2021

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Wayland Supt. says family reason for seeking position

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds Monday night acknowledged to the Board of Education she had sought the superintendency at Kalkaska Public Schools, but was not hired. Hinds, who…

Editor June 14, 2021

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Covid torches & pitchforks’ group greets school board

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…

Editor June 14, 2021

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Wayland Supt. is finalist for Kalkaska school chief’s job

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…

Editor June 12, 2021

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Leighton officials to meet with PCI about complaints

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

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Martin Twp. told WAEMS to buy 2 new ambulances

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…

Editor June 10, 2021

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Will City of Wayland drop sidewalk snowplowing?

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…

Editor June 7, 2021

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Legendary community activist retiring as fire chief

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…

Editor June 7, 2021

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Watson braces for potential gravel mining legal trouble

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…

Editor June 4, 2021