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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Nov. 11, 1992 Wayland and Holland are regarded as the top destinations for…
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Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office
The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…
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Tuesday’s election: Here’s the way I see it
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. In just a few days there will be an election for residents who live…
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Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council
Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for…
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Referendum on Leighton air park is not a good idea
ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor I hear tell the group of citizens opposing the air park in Leighton Township…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
(From the archives of the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) 25 Years Ago — Oct. 21, 1992 Yankee Springs Township’s first and only bed and breakfast may…
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City of Wayland buys front loader outright for $167,209
The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved the outright purchase of a new front loader for $167,209 from the CAT dealer on 76th Street, Grand Rapids. Department of Public Works…
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Wayland council still only discussing chicken ordinance
They're still talking about chickens at Wayland City Council meetings, but that's all for now. Though a "draft chicken ordinance" item appeared on Monday night's agenda, city officials insisted it…
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Wayland officials welcome interim City Manager Larry Nielsen
Local officials Monday night welcomed interim City Manager Larry Nielsen for his first meeting. Nielsen, who retired after 10 years with the Village of Paw Paw, began duties Monday, about…
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Bygone Days: A look at the history of NE Allegan County
25 Years Ago — Sept. 23, 1992 The Wayland Township Planning Commission voted against recommending granting a special use permit to developer Cellar Door to build an amphiteater on 129th…