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Railroad St. parcel rezoning wins Plan Commission nod

September 12, 2023

The Wayland City Planning Commission decided Tuesday night to recommend a request from Jon and Don Rose to rezone a parcel at 236 Railroad St. from Light industrial to general business district (B-2). Jason Derry of Professional Code Inspections described the parcel as “a little island of I-1 (light industrial)...

South Main construction project end delayed again

September 5, 2023

The South Main Street paving project has been snake bitten again. Just when it looked like everything was finished last week, including the paving, City Manager Josh Eggleston Tuesday night told the City Council that four spots along the street from Sycamore to 133rd Avenue need be dug up and...

Despite the heat, paving progresses on South Main

August 24, 2023

Despite the oppressive heat, work is progressing on South Main Street. Wayalnd City Councilman Steve Stepek, who took these pictures, said ,"Leveling courses are going in today, then sewer needs to be raised and recorded. If that can all get done over the next few days, the top course of...

Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together

August 21, 2023

Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate her position from simply clerk to director of administrative services. The move results in additional duties, but also a boost...

Martin Twp. also looking into sharing Prop 2 duties

August 9, 2023

Implementing Proposal 2-22, passed by voters statewide last November, has become a major headache for clerks in Allegan County. Martin Township apparently is looking to share costs and duties for a mandated nine-day early voting period rather than handle the process alone. Clerk Jennifer Wharton said prospects are for Martin...

Bygone Days: A look at the past in NE Allegan County

August 9, 2023

(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr) John Klein ran a Surge Equipment business located in downtown Wayland during the 1940s. 25 Years Ago — Aug. 10, 1998 The Wayland Township Board has decided to give its assessor an ultimatum on the Selkirk...

Four local govt. units may form an early voting center

August 7, 2023

EDITOR'S NOTE: The article about early voting centers erroneously reported that four municipalities have agreed to share duties and costs of such centers. Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen said representatives from the four municipalities met Monday, no formal agreement was reached. Her comment was: "The group that met was...

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Four candidates running for 3 seats on City Council

July 25, 2023

Rick Mathis Four candidates have filed to run for three open seats on the Wayland City Council in November. Two incumbents, Tracy Bivins and Steve Stepek, will be joined on the ballot by newcomers Jerry Jansen and Grace Sefranik. Meanwhile, Councilman Rick Mathis has decided against seeking another term after...

Lumberyard request to use storage building approved

July 11, 2023

The Lumberyard Event Center at 780 W. Maple St. earned a recommendation from the City Planning Commission Tuesday for its intention to use a storage building for wedding event-related activities. The commission voted 6-0 to recommend a special use permit request from owner Mark Shepherd to use the 2,000-square-foot building...

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Yes It’s True: Main Street promotes a happenin’ town

July 6, 2023

“There’s them that do, and then there’s them that just talk. The talkers are the lip flappers.” — Disc jockey Ed Buchanan of WLAV-FM. Holly McPherson I’ve needed to adjust to the personality and approach of Holly McPherson, Wayland’s latest director of the Main Street program. I’ve had to adjust...

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