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Wayland supt. evaluations already are under way

Though she didn’t start her job until last July 1, Wayland Union Schools Supt. Dr. Christina Hinds will undergo her first annual performance evaluation by the school board soon. Board…

Editor February 22, 2021

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Hopkins Village officials to discuss Maple St. shooting

The Hopkins community is puzzled about a report of a shooting in the village Thursday morning on Maple Street. Some authorities indicated the incident had something to do with a…

Editor February 18, 2021

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Hopkins may lose money in Gov.’s state aid proposal

Hopkins Public School Supt. Gary Wood have Board of Education members updates on the latest news from Lansing Monday night. Some of his presentation included good news, some did not.…

Editor February 15, 2021

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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…

Editor February 15, 2021

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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…

Editor February 11, 2021

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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…

Editor February 8, 2021

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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…

Editor February 1, 2021

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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…

Editor January 28, 2021

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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…

Editor January 28, 2021

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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…

Editor January 25, 2021