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Wayland teachers’ 4.5% pay increase seen as overdue
The some 160 teachers in the Wayland Union Schools will get a 4.5% pay increase in the 2018-19 academic year and a 2.5% bump in the following year. Wayland school…
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Gun Lake Tribe’s local spring payments over $2 million
The Gun Lake Tribe has announced local revenue sharing payments this spring have amounted to more than $2 million in casino money. The State of Michigan received $4,268,003, the Local Revenue…
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Construction projects at WHS start later this month
Wayland Union Schools will begin construction on projects at the high school in mid-June. The projects are part of the $19.25 million bond passed by voters in November 2017. …
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Second applicant expressing interest in city council post
Word on the street is that a second candidate may be applying for the soon to be vacant seat on the Wayland City Council. Councilwoman Jennifer Antel was circulating a…
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Natural gas well capped on school-owned property
There's been lot of activity on the property off Wildcat Drive north of 133rd Avenue and across from the Wayland Union Schools' Transportation building. The property, owned by the Wayland…
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Wayland Union Schools’ summer projects outlined
Wayland Union Schools uses public improvement funds from Gun Lake Casino revenue sharing to improve the district’s facilities every summer. This year, the district plans to install new digital signs…
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Serious traffic crash near Dorr exit shuts down U.S.-131
A serious traffic crash Monday morning near the Wayland exit on the U.S.-131 expressway shut down the southbound lane between Wayland and Dorr. Michigan State Police said the accident occurred shortly…
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Wayland schools’ summer lunch series begins June 11
The Wayland Union Schools’ annual Summer Fun-Tastic free lunch series for children 18 years old and younger will kick off Monday, June 11, and run through Aug. 17. The school…
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Hopkins rallying around ailing school board member
Friday is Hat Day district-wide at Hopkins Public Schools, as teachers will ask students and community to donate to the Ryan Family. Board of Education member Karen Ryan is battling…
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Fleeing incident suspect captured in Wayland Twp.
The man sought by Allegan County Sheriff's authorities for fleeing and eluding in Plainwell was captured in Wayland Township Wednesday night. Allegan County Central Dispatch received several tips of a…