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Wayland City Council finally nixes chicken ordinance

The issue of chickens in the City of Wayland has been settled, and proponents will be disappointed. The City Council Monday night voted 6-1 not to proceed any further with…

Editor November 5, 2018

Articles

Wayland Police Chief Harper to retire early next year

Wayland City Police Chief Steven Harper has indicated he will retire from law enforcement and will step down from his duties here by next February. Harper, who will be concluding…

Editor November 5, 2018

Editorial

‘Convenient Truth’ may decide chickens issue in city

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Former Vice President Al Gore years ago produced a film, "An Inconvenient Truth,"…

Editor November 3, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 3, 1993 TSI has withdrawn its offer to purchase the former…

Editor October 31, 2018

Articles

Village, city councils, a school board also to have votes

Despite all the hoopla over state and national races and proposals, there will be other local elections in northeast Allegan County Tuesday, Nov. 6. Those other elections include Wayland City…

Editor October 20, 2018

Columns

Ranger Rick: If city OKs chickens, what animals next?

I know I'm out of touch when I read people are so wound up about having chickens within the city limits. Being an animal lover myself, I respect the hard-working…

Editor October 16, 2018

Articles

Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…

Editor October 15, 2018

Features

Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County

25 Years Ago — Oct. 6, 1993 Hopkins school district voters for the fourth consecutive time have rejected a bond proposal to build a new high school and to make…

Editor October 3, 2018

Articles

Proposed chicken ordinance may get vote later this fall

The third hearing on a possible chicken ordinance was held before members of the Wayland City Council members, this one outlining potential ordinances. City officials soon may be asked to…

Editor October 1, 2018

Community Notices

Legislative Debate Day held at Wayland High School

The Wayland High School debate program was host for the annual Legislative Debate Day Wednesday, Sept. 26, for students, coaches and teachers from across the community. Debate Day cultivates a…

Editor September 27, 2018