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Wayland School bond issue finally approved by voters

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It’s been a long time coming, but the Wayland Union Schools’ drive to build a new swimming pool and perform a number of repairs and renovations at all district buildings has won the voters’ blessings. A $49.7 million bond proposal to do just that was approved Tuesday, after failing badly...
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Special presentation on elections offered May 16

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The Allegan County Democrats will be host to Ingham County Clerk Barb Byrum from 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesday, May 16, for an informative evening, "Defending Democracy" in the Windsor Woods Community Room, 1135 West Superior St., Wayland. Byrum is serving her third term as Ingham County Clerk, acting as the...
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Garage fire in Hopkins reroutes traffic in village

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Hopkins firefighters were battling a garage fire Monday in the downtown portion of the village. West Main Street was closed for several hours in the morning while Hopkins Area Fire Department members handled the blaze. Motorists were advised not to come into town from the west on 128th Avenue and...
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Hopkins Schools’ Tech Vikes end season in 4th

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The Hopkins High School Tech Vikes group has just completed its season. At Calvin University ending qualifications, the Vikes were ranked ninth. They were the first round pick by Alliance #3. Fighting their way through the lower bracket in playoffs, they finished as finalists. West Michigan week 4 — ending...
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Martin man elected state Dems’ youth vice chair

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Martin's Austin Marsman has been been elected as the Youth Vice Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party at the State Committee Central Meeting this past weekend. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to serve as a voice for young people in our state and to work alongside so...
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Local businessman explains South Main construction timeline

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Preliminary work has begun on South Main Street in Wayland on the effort to add a left-turn lane. Milling began Thursday and Friday. Anthony Winters, a local businessman affected more by the project than most, said he talked to some officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation: “I talked to...
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WHS Jazz Band takes part in Hastings TAC festival

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The Wayland High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Kelli Tilley Smith, took part in the annual Thornapple Arts Council jazz festival in Hastings Thursday afternoon.
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Milling crews begin work along South Main Street

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The milling crew is working in the City of Wayland on South Main Street today and Friday. Workers are asking for the public's help to drive safe and follow closure signs. "Road closures are in place! We have had some close calls with some speeding cars through the construction zone...
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Main Street construction to be paused on Election Day

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City and state officials have announced that the construction on South Main Street will be paused on Election Day, Tuesday, May 2, to better allow voters to use the most recently added precinct, at the VFW Post No. 7581. The project, largely funded by a grant from the Michigan Department...
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‘Any Room’ sales business is moving to Caledonia

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The “Any Room” sales business located next to the No. 1 Chinese takeout restaurant on Pearl Street will have its last sales date in Wayland today, until 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25. A spokesperson for the store said, "Bittersweet to officially share the news! Thanks to your continued support these...
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