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School snow day makeup decisions still up in the air
The last week of January and the first week of February produced as many as seven days off school because of inclement weather and there are indications winter isn't through…
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Woman driver found guilty in crash killing 5-year-old
A 34-year-old Wayland woman was found guilty this week in Allegan County Circuit Court of attempted operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, causing death. Amber Lea Collige, 34, had pleaded…
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Local Food Truck success continues; volunteers sought
The Wayland Area Mobile Food Pantry (Food Truck) completed another successful year in 2018, providing fresh fruit and vegetables, along with other edible items to the local food insecure population.…
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Icy roads lead to a return of area school closings
Students in local school districts have spent more days at home than in the classrooms over the past couple of weeks. Icy road conditions again shut down schools and made…
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Martin Schools’ Hall of Fame inductees announced
Martin Public Schools held a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 1, to honor two new inductees into the Martin Hall of Fame. This year's inductees were Jim Pegg and Anita Rambadt.…
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Most Gun Lake Winterfest events Saturday, Feb. 16
Most of the annual Gun Lake Winterfest activities will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Yankee Springs State Park, but some of the events will get under way…
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Write It Right: Fifelski’s hasn’t bought Then & Now
Townbroadcast this past weekend published an editorial that included incorrect and misleading information. In an opinion piece about saving local history, the author incorrectly indicated that Fifelski's Marathon gas station…
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Local meetup Feb. 13 to focus on hemp possibilities
A meetup for those interested in growing and producing hemp is planned for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Simply Celia's on South Main Street in Wayland. Hemp,…
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Road, weather conditions better, but dangers persist
A semi jackknifed on the U.S.-131 expressway early this afternoon just north of the Martin (No. 55) exit and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The freeway was shut…