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City Council, Plan Commission to examine splash pad site plan

August 11, 2015

The Wayland City Planning Commission will have a joint meeting with the Wayland City Council at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, for a public hearing to examine the site plan for the new splash pad and city park renovations. The City Council's meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 7, will not...

Bygone Days: A brief look at Wayland area’s past, Part 178

August 5, 2015

25 Years Ago — Aug. 8, 1990 The August primary election turnout was light, but Allegan County voters overwhelmingly approved implementation of an emergency 911 phone system. Republican Party primary winners were John Engler for governor, Bill Schuette for U.S. Senate, Paul Hillegonds for state representative, and William VanRegenmorter for...

Fire district discussion will be held Aug. 13 at Yankee Springs

August 3, 2015

The City of Wayland, Wayland Township, Yankee Springs Township and perhaps Hopkins and Leighton townships will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Yankee Springs Township Hall to further discuss the possibility of creating a fire district. City Manager Mike Selden said though Martin Township declined to get...

Foreclosed house on West Superior may be sold by city after all

August 3, 2015

The old dilapidated house at 430 W. Superior St. may have a buyer after all, but more negotiations are probable for the City of Wayland. The Wayland City Council sought bids to purchase the foreclosed house and property, across the street on Vine from the Free Methodist Church. Though one...

Tool & die shop rejected in Wayland welcomed in Dorr Twp.

July 21, 2015

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night wasted little time in welcoming Tool-N-Die Inc. to the local industrial park. The commission granted tentative approval to co-owners Dan Dutkiewicz and Dennis Myers for a 12,000-square-foot facility that will include sewer and water and expandability to the south. The small industrial operation,...

Summer concerts in City Park will be Friday nights, Aug. 7-28

July 21, 2015

The annual summer Friday night concert series at the City Park in Wayland is set for its 2015 season. The concerts all will start at 7 p.m. on consecutive Fridays next month, including Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28. The Wayland City Council Monday night, July 20, approved the $2,164...

City park renovations, splash pad not likely to happen until next year

July 20, 2015

Plans for renovations to the Wayland City Park, which include a splash pad for kids, probably will not be implemented this summer. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel told colleagues the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has just signed off on a $45,000 grant to fund improvements for the park. The renovations...

Fire district discussions planned for city, neighboring townships

July 20, 2015

The City of Wayland, Wayland Township, Yankee Springs Township and perhaps Hopkins and Leighton townships may be meeting sometime next month to further discuss the possibility of creating a fire district. City Manager Mike Selden said Monday night there were plans to have a joint meeting at the Wayland Township...

The clown car that is the State Legislature just keeps rolling

July 6, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Not long ago I suggested in this space that our elected members of the State Legislature don't give a damn about what we think. I stand by my assertion. The latest example is the...

City will seek minimum bid of $7,500 for foreclosed house

July 6, 2015

The Wayland City Council will accept bids to purchase the foreclosed house and property at 430 W. Superior St. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. The dilapidated house and ill-groomed property, located just east of Vine Street and the Free Methodist Church, was purchased by the city from Allegan County...

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