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Bala re-elected mayor, GOP dominates county races

Wayland Mayor Tim Bala won re-election to his sixth two-year term and all City Council candidates won without opposition. Meanwhile, Democrats filled every one of the seven county commission slots,…

Editor November 7, 2018

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Mock elections conducted for WHS students Tuesday

Wayland High School AP government class members ran a school-wide “Mock General Election” Tuesday. All staff and students could participate. Like Michigan election law, students and staff had to pre-register…

Editor November 6, 2018

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WHS grad Todd Meconis runs 100 miles yet again

Todd Meconis, a Wayland High School graduate and former Wildcat wrestling standout, has completed the 100-mile run in the Pinhoti Endurance 100 in Alabama. His sister, Shannon Meconis Myers, said,…

Editor November 4, 2018

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Hopkins has wholesome hometown halloweens

Hopkins Village President Mary Howard, also retired Hopkins Elementary Principal, posted on Facebook about the benefits of having a small-town community celebration of Halloween. She wrote, "Love Halloween in our…

Editor October 31, 2018

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Mayoral candidate twice charged with embezzlement

Brian Sweebe, co-owner of the Retro Room downtown and candidate for mayor in Wayland, has pleaded guilty to two separate past misdemeanor embezzlement charges. Karen Turko-Ebright, in a story published…

Editor October 31, 2018

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Hopkins FFA attending national convention in Indy

Members of the Hopkins High School chapter of the FFA have been attending the national FFA convention in Indianapolis. Advisor Jessica Couch reported, "We have attended sessions and the career…

Editor October 27, 2018

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Ribbon cutting opens ‘Rock ‘N Bowl’ establishment

New owners Ron and Linda Lannon (with shears) and the Wayland Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday for the "Rock 'N Bowl" establishment just north of the Wayland…

Editor October 26, 2018

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’10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse’ set

The Wayland Union Thespian Society will present "10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse" at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Admission is $5, and proceeds support the local…

Editor October 26, 2018

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Hopkins grad Dr. Jason Pavlak finishes marathon

Dr. Jason T. Pavlak, DDS, a graduate of Hopkins High School, recently completed a unique marathon run that included both Canada and the United States. Pavak graduated from Hopkins at…

Editor October 25, 2018

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EduStaff CEO responds to column about PESG

Clark Galloway, developer of the Galloway Landings air strip in Leighton Township and CEO of EduStaff substitute teaching provider, responded this morning to Townbroadcast's column Tuesday about Professional Services Group.…

Editor October 24, 2018