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Wayland City Council finally nixes chicken ordinance

November 5, 2018

Nancy VandeVoord (left) and Jessica Desposito came to a public hearing earlier this year to talk about the positives of having an ordinance permitting chickens in the city. The issue of chickens in the City of Wayland has been settled, and proponents will be disappointed. The City Council Monday night...

Wayland Police Chief Harper to retire early next year

November 5, 2018

Steven Harper 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 a six-year commitment as Wayland's chief, has agreed to take a position as community impact pastor at his...

‘Convenient Truth’ may decide chickens issue in city

November 3, 2018

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," which attempted to make a strong case for doing something about climate change, otherwise known as global warming. Closer to...

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

October 31, 2018

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 3, 1993 Some information indicates this the Wayland High School Class of 1922, dressed in their Sunday best. TSI has withdrawn its offer to purchase the former Kessler’s building on South...

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

October 20, 2018

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 Council, Martin Board of Education and the Villages of Martin and Hopkins. City of Wayland — Mayor Tim Bala Tim...

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

October 16, 2018

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 birds that produce one of my favorite breakfast meals. But I also realize small city lots with neighbors close by...

Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

October 15, 2018

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 City Council Monday night voted 6-0 to reject an old proposed ordinance and tabled a proposal for a new local...

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

October 3, 2018

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 improvements to Sycamore Elementary. Regina Diaz, Greg Drobny and David Guiterrez, troopers at the Wayland post of the Michigan State...

Proposed chicken ordinance may get vote later this fall

October 1, 2018

Dr. Zack Williams 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 adopt a local law that would permit, but also regulate keeping chickens. Zack Williams, representing the Michigan...

Legislative Debate Day held at Wayland High School

September 27, 2018

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 culture of academic scholarship grounded in speaking and listening utilizing the legislative debate format. Together, students create pathways for critical...

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