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Plan Commission comes back to the table, sort of

November 10, 2020

The Wayland City Planning Commission held its first meeting since last July 14 Tuesday evening via Zoom on the Internet and despite only four members attending got some things done. The commission’s meetings have been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 viral crisis and by confusion over whether virtual meetings could...

Covid-19 spikes keeping Wayland in hybrid model

November 9, 2020

As the number of Covid-19 cases continues to spike in Michigan and throughout the country, Wayland Union Schools will stay the course for now with its hybrid instructional program. Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds told the board Monday night, “Our goal is to keep us open as long as possible, which...

Wayland School Board hears solar project proposal

November 9, 2020

New Martin School Board member Austin Marsman (center) played a major role, along with retired Supt. Dr. David Harnish (left), in Martin's solar project completed two years ago. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night entertained a proposal from a solar energy company to “go green” and save money. Patrick...

Pardees resign WAEMS; Watson coup nearly done

November 7, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE: Ken Pardee since has indicated his resignation had nothing to do with the Ambulance Board, for which he and Cathy still have profound respect. The coup d’etat in Watson Township now is nearly complete. The latest casualties were Ken and Cathy Pardee, longtime township representatives on the Wayland...

GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections

November 4, 2020

Mayor Tim Bala Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters in the county favored GOP standard bearer Donald Trump 41,381 to 24,447 for Democrat Joe Biden, 62.85...

‘Constitutional attorney’ ordered to leave election site

November 4, 2020

Katherine Henry Attorney Katherine Henry of Hudsonville, founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative, was ordered to leave the premises of the Leighton Township Hall Tuesday afternoon for trying to collect petition signatures. Henry was soliciting petition signatures near the township hall during Tuesday's general election, which prompted local officials to...

Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs

November 2, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that the Wayland City Council Monday voted not to allow the traditional closing off of the streets downtown to traffic. Councilman...

Dorr Twp. Clerk expects a recount for Nov. 3 election

October 30, 2020

Clerk Debbie Sewers Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told the Township Board Thursday night she expects a recount for the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m speculating there will be a recount (of the presidential race),” she said. “I’ve received a lot of questions about the integrity of this election. I’m...

Employee handbook issues ignite Dorr Twp. bruhaha

October 29, 2020

Jeff Miling It had been quite a spell since the last time Dorr Township Board members got into a public scrap, but Monday night they made up for the quiet time. Accompanied by shouting, wailing and gnashing of teeth, the customarily routine business of approving an employee handbook turned into...

Wayland schools decides on enhanced hybrid model

October 26, 2020

Wayland Union Schools students, staff and teachers will continue the hybrid model for attendance the rest of this trimester and then transition to more in-person instruction through an “enhanced hybrid” program. The Wayland Board of Education, at its work session Monday night, agreed to one of two options, good for...

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