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Michigan Boundary Commission plans hearing on annexation proposal

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A public hearing on the proposed annexation of 28 parcels of land into the City of Wayland will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the gym inside Hopkins Elementary School, 400 Clark St. The proposed annexation of lands from the Township of Hopkins and the Township of...
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Allegan County Covid cases persistent; 4 more deaths

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Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet tv. The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths for the second straight week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 188 since the pandemic began in March 2020. As...
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Wayland Middle School to go remote Oct. 22, 25, 26

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Wayland Union Middle School will transition to temporary remote instruction starting Friday, Oct. 22, at least until Wednesday, Oct. 27. In a letter to parents and staff, school district officials said: "In the process of upgrading our network, our fiber lines were significantly damaged. We hope to have a temporary...
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Motorcyclist who crashed near Martin dies of injuries

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Riley James Campbell, 28, of Portage, has died of injuries he suffered last weekend in a motorcycle crash east of Martin in Orangeville Township. Authorities with the Barry County Sheriff's office said Campbell was heading east on 9 Mile Road when he lost control of his motorcycle near Marsh Road...
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Is the Covid-19 virus really receding in these parts?

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Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston attended Monday night's City Council meeting remotely because he has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Councilman Joe Kramer Monday night cautioned his colleagues that despite recent reports that the viral pandemic is receding, he is seeing more cases locally of late. "Josh is the 23rd person...
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Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in 1-vehicle crash

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A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Portage suffered life threatening injuries Saturday evening in crash near Martin near Marsh Road in Orangeville Township. Authorities said the motorcyclist was traveling east, lost control and went off the roadway, striking a tree. They said he was  not responsive when first responders arrived and CPR was...
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Self-serve checkout lane opens at Harding’s Market

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Harding's Market in Wayland finally took the progress plunge this month by installing a self-serve checkout lane, the likes of which are prominent in West Michigan groceries such as Meijer and Family Fare. Officials explained that a shortage of workers has prompted the move to lessen the burden on existing...
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Allegan County’s Covid-19 death toll increases to 184

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The Allegan County Health Department has reported four more deaths in the last week as a result of the Coronavirus, bringing the total to 184 since the pandemic began in March 2020. As of Friday, Aug. 27, the death toll was listed at 160, and the county’s number since the...
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Wayland woman is Mich. School Bus Driver of Year

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Allegan Area Educational Service Agency (AAESA) driver Diane Miklusicak of Wayland  has been named the 2021 School Bus Driver of the Year by the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. This state-wide award recognizes her for her continuing excellence behind the wheel. Miklusicak has been a school bus driver since the...
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Wayland, Hopkins bands both earn Division 1 ratings

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Both the Hopkins and Wayland High School marching bands earned Division I ratings Tuesday from adjudicators at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra district festival at East Kentwood High School. Shown at left is Wayland in action on the field. The cover photo is of Hopkins.
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