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Village Green Apts. wins approval of 2 proposals

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a zoning text amendment and gave conditional site plan approval for Village Green Apartments on Oak Street. The zoning text amendment, which…

Editor January 12, 2021

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Dan Cassini elected head of Wayland School Board

Dan Cassini last month told his Wayland Board of Education colleagues he’d like to be president. He got his wish Monday night. In the annual reorganizational meeting, Cassini was chosen…

Editor January 11, 2021

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School board may look into more in-person instruction

The Wayland Board of Education apparently is open to the idea of accelerating the district’s learning plan from enhanced hybrid to more in-person instruction. The board will have a work…

Editor January 11, 2021

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Watson may explore other Internet service options

The Watson Township Board isn’t satisfied with its Internet service with A T & T and may look into other options. Township Treasurer Stephanie Caulder said he was unable to…

Editor January 7, 2021

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City seeks applications for successor to Gary Smith

Because of the death last month of Councilman Gary Smith, the City of Wayland is soliciting applicants to fill the vacancy. City Manager Joshua Eggleston said the council should make…

Editor January 4, 2021

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‘Reimagine trash’ business park plans proceed in Dorr

Representatives from Kent County spearheading the sustainable business park in northeast Dorr Township are proceeding apace with plans. Darwin Baas, director of the Kent County Department of Public Works,…

Editor December 17, 2020

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Dorr site condo project clears hurdle for rezoning

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended by a 6-0 vote a request to rezone an 18.34-acre parcel at 3872 18th St. from agricultural to rural estates. John Langlois…

Editor December 15, 2020

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Wayland board members Wood, Mellema, step down

Trustee Gary Wood and President Cinnamon Mellema turned in their last meetings Monday night as members of the Wayland Board of Education. Wood is retiring at the end of this…

Editor December 14, 2020

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Hopkins school board bids good-bye to 3 members

The Hopkins Board of Education bid adieu to three of its members who are retiring, one of whom lamented about lack of candidates in the 2020 election. John Myers, who…

Editor December 14, 2020

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Covid-19 wreaks havoc on local school populations

Michigan schools’ enrollment fell by 53,200 students this fall as the Coronavirus pandemic raged. The attached graphic shows Allegan County losses totalling 903 students, according to CEPI, as reported by…

Editor December 12, 2020