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Toys for Tots event will be Dec. 1 at casino
Gun Lake Casino has announced its annual Toys for Tots collection will run from Sunday, Dec. 1, through Dec.15. GLC will kick off the annual event from 9 to 11…
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Six area depts battle abandoned home fire
The Wayland, Hopkins, Dorr, Leighton, Yankee Springs and Martin fire departments thsi morning were summoned to the scene of a fire at an abandoned house in the 1100 block of…
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City honors local hero, welcomes new members
Digital Camera It was the first City Council meeting for the next term and more than a few were sworn into office, including returning councilwoman Tracy Bivins, Mayor Jennifer Antel…
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Car fire on expressway shuts down traffic on 131
The U.S.-131 expressway just north of Exit No. 64, Wayland, has reopned after being shut down by an traffic crash and car fire Saturday night. Area observers said there was…
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Construction projects completed for 4 streets
Digital Camera Residents and motorists in the northwest area of town are both relieved and happy that the paving and reconstruction projects for Elm, Mill, Park and Church streets have…
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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.…