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Street repair, resurfacing costs less than expected

March 4, 2024

“We sure could use a little good news today.” — Anne Murray. Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston reported to the City Council Monday a little good news about the estimated cost of street repairs and resurfacing for Park, Mill, Elm and Church streets on the north side of town. Eggleston...

Dorr clerk may be paid extra for early voting work

February 29, 2024

Debbie Sewers Dorr Township Board members Thursday evening granted themselves 3.2 percent pay raises, the rate being the same as the cost of living allowance (COLA). And Clerk Debbie Sewers may getting getting an additional stipend because of her additional duties for the nine-day early voting requirements between Feb. 17...

Perrigo restructuring to cut more than 500 employees

February 28, 2024

Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, with its North American corporate headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids, has announced “restructuring activities … are expected to result in the net reduction of approximately 6% of total Perrigo roles.” That means Perrigo plans to lay off hundreds of workers. The manufacturer of generic health...

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Wayland school board is presented a ‘night of data’

February 26, 2024

Developer Chris Van Ryn explains is interest in a parcel of land that may wind up in the Wayland school district. Wayland Union Schools Supt. told the Board of Education Monday evening that “It’s a night of data.” Indeed, it was. Assistant Supt. for Instruction Theresa Fulk provided plenty of...

Gun safety forum comes to Wayland at the right time

February 22, 2024

WHS resource officer Jon Schaefer and Police Chief Scott Matice. The timing for a special forum on Michigan’s new gun safety law was interesting Thursday. Six area experts gave a presentation in Wayland about keeping children away from getting their hands on guns in the home. The new law went...

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One of proposed ordinances for city may get a tweaking

February 19, 2024

The Wayland City Council Monday night had three first readings of proposed ordinances and one of them may get a little tweaking before approval. Mayor Pro Tem Joe Kramer assumed a “not so fast” attitude toward an ordinance that would permit accessory dwelling units in residential areas. He said it’s...

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Dorr Plan Commission sets mining ordinance hearing

February 15, 2024

Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Thursday night set a public hearing on a mining ordinance and welcomed back Chairman Bob Wagner after his being absent for the last six months, The public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, on a mining ordinance the commission...

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WAEMS to leave apartment not used last year in Martin

February 14, 2024

The role of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) in the community was a prime focus of the Marin Township Board’s attention Wednesday evening. The ambulance service gave up its use of an apartment in the downtown, noting its didn’t need to use it once during 2023. The Township Board agreed...

City Plan Commission says yes after 3 public hearings

February 13, 2024

JD Gonzales The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night had three public hearing and approved three actions. Commissioners recommended the City Council approve two zoning text amendments for ordinances and a rezoning request for a parcel on Reno Drive. The rezoning application was from Honeycrisp Ventures to rezone a 14.6-acre...

Hopkins Township Board now meeting in new digs

February 12, 2024

COVER PHOTO: The Hopkins District Library indeed is a crowded facility. The oval table is at least once month for Hopkins Township Board meetings, besides library special programs. The Hopkins Township Board Monday night met for only the second time in the meeting room of its new digs in the...

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