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Hopkins Elementary is recognized nationally
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Hopkins Elementary as one of the best schools for 2025. The school, located at 400 Clark St. in Hopkins, has 386 students in…
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WHS Principal earns state award nomination
Wayland High School Principal, Santino Di Cesare,was nominated for the 2025-2026 High School Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of SecondarySchool Principals. Di Cesare was hired as assistant…
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Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney retires
Ann McInerney Wayland Township Clerk Ann McInerney’s served in her last Township Board meeting this month. She served Wayland Township as clerk for 12 years, having been elected three times.…
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Hopkins Supervisor steps down after 28 years
Monday night was the last meeting for Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans, who served in that capacity for 28 years. Evans (second from left) was elected to seven four-year terms…
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Kaczanowskis chosen Christmas parade grand marshals
Parade grand marshals Paul and Lucy Kaczanowski Paul and Lucy Kaczanowski have been selected grand marshals to lead the 46th annual Wayland Chamber of Commerce Christmas parade at 11 a.m.…
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Fire destroys Smith & Doster car dealership
The Smith & Doster car dealership in Delton was destroyed by fire early Monday morning. Delton Fire Department firefighters were summoned to 114 N Grove St. at about 7:30 a.m.…
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2 Birds Counseling Services opens in downtown Wayland
Josette Rose Billie Walters A ribbon cutting was held Friday afternoon at the newest business in Wayland, 2 Birds Counseling Services, located at 305 Pearl St. just across the street…
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Driver ejected from truck, killed in crash on 135th
A traffic crash west of Wayland on 135th Avenue Friday evening killed the driver of a truck, authorities have said. The truck left the road and fell into a ditch…
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Gun Lake Casino drive to aid needy tribe in Ontario
The Gun Lake Casino and Gun Lake Tribe have announced details of the annual “Stuff the Trailer” donation drive. Each year, an underprivileged tribal community is selected to receive donations,…
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Fire destroys abandoned house in Dorr Township
An abandoned empty house in the 1200 block of 142nd Avenue in Dorr Township burned to the ground Friday morning. The Dorr, Wayland and Leighton Township fire departments were summoned…