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Wayland council members to decide on 2 ordinances

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COVER PHOTO: The historic Henika Library building may be expanded after its purchase of neighboring property was approved. The Wayland City Council Monday evening had public hearings and first readings of two proposed ordinances, one permitting and regulating vendors on city property and the other on residents’ shoveling snow from...
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Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin

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COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred to as an off-year election, there will be three votes taken on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in this area, including the...
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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

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The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to replace the old 2012 Chevy Tahoe.Tailored Closet of Wixom for $33,000 to replace old worn out and chipped flooring at...
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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins. The year 2023 is referred to as an off-year election, and the biggest day of decision this year will be...
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Councilwoman’s daughter joins Sheriff’s Department

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Among the newest deputy sheriffs to join the Allegan Sheriff's Department is Autumn Bivins (second from left), daughter of Wayland City Council member Tracy Bivins and Mark Bivins, shown here with fellow deputies Dustin Johnson and Dezarai Underwood and Sheriff Frank Baker.
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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

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JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South Main Street at the former Simply Celia’s Bakery and Restaurant, next door to the Mi Guadalajara Mexican restaurant. The City...
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City of Wayland may sell lot next to Henika Library

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The Wayland City Council meeting was moved to the fire station Monday night to accommodate the auditor. The City of Wayland may sell the property immediately south of the Henika Library. The City Council Monday night authorized City Manager Josh Eggleston to issue requests for proposals for the potential sale...
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Community Notices

City Council meeting site moved to fire station

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The regular meeting of the Wayland City Council has been moved to the fire station at the corner of West Superior and Church streets. Meetings customarily are held on the first and third Mondays at City Hall, cormer of South Main and East Superior streets. Starting time for the session...
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Editorial

I don’t think private would be better than WAEMS

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ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I am opposed in no uncertain terms to privatizing essential services to the public. Which is why I would speak out against any local municipality doing such an awful thing. We have been hearing...
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Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

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(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) This is what Baugh's Shoe Store and Repair look like inside almost 100 years ago. 25 Years Ago — Sept. 14, 1998 Trucks and tractors strutted their stuff before an enthusiastic crowd in Dorr Township at...
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