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Country Cat Lady to open unique cat therapy service
Jen Kuyt, known to many as the Country Cat Lady, is opening the Catz Den at 120 S. Main St., in downtown Wayland in May. The Country Cat Lady will…
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Plan Commission OKs W. Superior site for pot sales
The Wayland City Planning Tuesday night agreed to recommend the City Council approve a special use request from Green Planet LLC to establish a marijuana business at 122 W. Superior…
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Plan Commission discusses ‘overlay district’ tool idea
Main Street Director Holly McPherson continues to suggest ideas about how to help Wayland grow and become more of a destination community. Holly McPherson McPherson appeared at the City Planning…
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Hopkins School Board VP earns 2 MASB awards
Jessica Johnson Hopkins Public Schools Board of Education Vice President Jessica Johnnston has earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for her efforts to improve her leadership…
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Interviews slated for 3 to succeed Supt. Gary Wood
Gary Wood The Hopkins Schools Board of Education has selected candidates to interview Wednesday evening, March 22, for superintendent of schools. Current Supt. Gary Wood recently announced his intention to…
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Paramedic pioneer Judy Keizer dies at area hospital
Judy Keizer, one of the pioneers as a paramedic for Wayland Area Emergency Services, and a clerk in the offices at Wayland City Hall, died Monday at an area hospital.…
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County elected officials file suit to stop move of offices
Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski, Treasurer Sally Brooks and Drain Commissioner Denise Medemar have filed a lawsuit against the Allegan County Board of Commissioners to try to stop a plan…
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, try traditional Colcannon
Colcannon is a very tasty, traditional Irish dish made of potatoes, cabbage, and kale that’s usually associated with St. Patrick’s Day. However, you might be surprised to know that it’s…
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Visitation in Wayland set Thursday for Lois Grover, 81
Lois Ann Grover, age 81, died Sunday, March 12. She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Hulda Brock.…
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James Mosely’s celebration of life is Saturday in Dorr
James Scott Mosely, age 65, of Dorr, died Wednesday, March 8. He was born in Hastings to Jack and Patsy (Derby) Moseley and lived there the majority of his life.…