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Bygone Days: A brief look at the Wayland area’s past, Part 190
25 Years Ago — Nov. 7, 1990 Allegan County was said to have had a “respectable” turnout of 48 percent in the general election Tuesday. The county voted in favor…
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Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners to visit next folk gathering Nov. 7
The next local folk gathering will feature "Terry Lee and the Cat Skinners” playing in the tradition of 3 Chords and the Truth, bringing traditional country, bluegrass and Americana; songs…
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All 4 Wayland City Council candidates win without opposition
Four candidates running unopposed didn't have any surprises in Tuesday's election for Wayland City Council. All four are incumbents and they were running unopposed. Councilwoman Lisa Banas was the top…
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Mary Whiteford elected to succeed Cindy Gamrat in 80th District
Indications are that Mary Whiteford of South Haven has won the special Republican Party primary election for the 80th District legislative seat in Lansing. Whiteford, who in the August 2014…
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Three Wayland National Teacher Conference awards announced
The Wayland Union Education Foundation has announced three winners of the Wayland Union Schools National Teacher Conference Awards for this fall. The winners were Katrina Brown, first grade teacher at…
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City manager interviews for 3 candidates will be held Nov. 14
Three candidates to succeed Wayland City Manager Mike Selden will be interviewed at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at City Hall council chambers. The schedule is…
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Ranger Rick: Democrats debate came from the same old playbook
The first Democrat debate was a time warp back to the 1960s. Free love, free drugs (all the candidates seemed like they were high on love and drugs), free from…
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Wayland approves fire service agreement with Yankee Springs Twp.
The Wayland City Council Monday night gave its blessing to a fire service agreement to cover Yankee Springs Township. The proposal later this month will go before the Yankee Springs…
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Wayland City Plan Commission numbers to decrease from 9 to 7
The Wayland City Planning Commission membership will be trimmed from nine to seven. The City Council agreed to the change Monday night, though a provision that the mayor sit in…
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Allegan County recycling service to seek fee increase on ballot
The Wayland City Council Monday night tabled a proposal to renew its annual agreement with the Allegan County Recycling program. The city has contracted with Republic Services for curbside recycling…