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

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…

Editor October 30, 2020

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Employee handbook issues ignite Dorr Twp. bruhaha

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…

Editor October 29, 2020

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Wayland schools decides on enhanced hybrid model

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”…

Editor October 26, 2020

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Sustainable business park project begins soon in Dorr

The Dorr Township Planning Commission has learned that the northeast section of the township is being prepared for a sustainable business park. Chairman Bob Wagner said he has been notified…

Editor October 20, 2020

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Despite Covid, Wayland may increase classroom time

It looks like the Wayland Board of Education is getting ready to drop the hybrid model of instruction and instead go with at least four days a week of classroom…

Editor October 19, 2020

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ORV ordinance for county appears to be dead for now

It appears that the proposal for a county-wide ordinance permitting and regulating off-road vehicles has been stalled. County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday night that the…

Editor October 14, 2020

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Wayland board pressured to fully reopen the schools

The subject once again Monday night was handling Covid-19, and members of the Wayland Board of Education had yet another lengthy and painful discussion about what to do about it.…

Editor October 12, 2020

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Leighton awards snow plowing, landscaping bids

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening awarded bids for snow plowing and landscaping to Green Lake Excavating. The snow plowing bid for the township hall, Green Lake fire station and…

Editor October 8, 2020

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City Council has discussion on request for annexation

The Wayland City Council Monday night held a discussion about the Oct. 14 public hearing on an annexation request from property owners’ along 12th Street. City Manager Josh Eggleston actually…

Editor October 5, 2020

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United Church of Wayland welcomes Rev. Kyle Carnes

The Rev. Kyle Carnes has been named pastor at United Church of Wayland. Carnes, who served as a parish minister for 13 years, including First (Park) Congregational in Grand Rapids, succeed the Rev. Bonnie…

Editor October 2, 2020