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Bicycle rack soon may be added to Rabbit River Park
The Rabbit River Park and Trail soon may be graced by the presence of a bicycle rack at its entrance. Local Boy Scout Martin Bethwick appeared before the City Council…
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Leighton denies WAEMS subsidy increase request
The Leighton Township Board Thursday night denied a request for an increase in financial support from Wayland Area Emergency Services. The ambulance service has indicated its need to cover a…
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Wayland schools prepare for full-time instruction
Wayland Union School students, faculty and staff will return to the classrooms, hallways and offices full time starting next Monday for the first time since March 13. The Board of…
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Tracy Bivins appointed to return to City Council seat
Tracy Bivins was welcomed back on the Wayland Council Monday night, as she was appointed to the seat vacated by the death of Gary Smith. Bivins returns to the council…
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Dorr Twp. to offer virtual meeting option for 1 year
The Dorr Township Board voted 4-3 Thursday night to offer citizens an on-line option for attending meetings, at least until Dec. 31. New Trustee Chandler Stanton proposed the move, maintaining…
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Hopkins to increase in-person instruction March 8
The Hopkins Board of Education Thursday night adopted a plan to increase students’ time the classroom starting March 8 and chose Stephanie Wilson to fill a vacancy. The board approved…
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Wayland students to go 4, then 5 days starting Feb. 15
Wayland students will go to school for four days a week starting Feb. 15 and then five days starting March 1, after new plans were approved Monday night by the…
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Four applicants thus far for vacant City Council seat
Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston said he has received four applications thus far for the vacant seat on the City Council. The seat became vacant will with the death late…
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Hall of Fame nominations for WHS inductees sought
Wayland Union Schools is seeking nominations for inductees into the 2021 Alumni Hall of Fame. Nominate a candidate for consideration by sending the nominee’s name and qualifications to Wayland High…
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Hopkins School Board vacancy interviews Jan. 28
The Hopkins Board of Education will conduct interviews of three candidates for filling one vacancy at a special meeting Thursday, Jan. 28. Superintendent Gary Wood told board members Monday evening…