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Cautious optimism pervades early prospects for school bond drive

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Wayland Board of Education member Jeff Moon told his colleagues Monday night that turnout for a second in a series of public sessions on the May 2 bond proposal was the largest yet and he is cautiously optimistic. The request will be for $49.7 million, a slight increase over the...
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Local Farmers Market site going back to City Park

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Holly McPherson Main Street Director Holly McPherson Monday night unveiled two big physical changes to downtown Wayland to the City Council. McPherson, who’s been earning a lot of praise for her enthusiastic work since coming on board last year, announced that the location for the Farmers Market will return to...
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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) South Park on 142nd Avenue west of downtown Dorr. The cover photo shows the facility from 50 years ago. 25 Years Ago— Feb. 2, 1998 Tom Cutler, a 20-year Marion High School principal and former coach...
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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) The Michigan Railway Company began service on its 50-mile interurban line between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo in 1915. The line was powered by an electric third rail system that had a daily flyer, which was a...
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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) The site of the Springdale Cheese Factory in Hopkins more than 60 years ago. The cover photo is of the same location today. 25 Years Ago— Jan. 19, 1998 Martin Fire & Rescue personnel battled a...
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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) Downtown Wayland looking west on Superior. Cover photo was same view in 1908. 25 Years Ago— Jan. 12, 1998 Professional Code Inspections will take over building inspection chores after action by the Leighton Township Board. Missy...
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Fifth cannabis store may be coming soon to Wayland

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The Wayland Best Western Hotel will get a new neighbor if the latest cannabis store is approved. A fifth retail cannabis business in the City of Wayland earned a recommendation Tuesday evening from the City Planning Commission, which also gave its blessing to a child care business in the Wildflower...
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City Council votes to reject proposed ORV ordinance

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New Police Chief Scott Mattice shakes hands with Councilman Rick Mathis after his swearing in. The Wayland City Council Monday evening voted down a proposed off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance by a 4-2 count. There may be a silver lining to supporters, as city officials are being encouraged to come up...
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Visitation Friday, funeral Jan. 7 for Dorothy DeWeerd

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(From left) Dorothy DeWeerd, current Mayor Jennifer Antel and Sandy Scheib earning awards for community service. Word has been received of the death Wednesday of longtime community activist Dorothy DeWeerd, whom Townbroadcast called Wayland's "Iron Lady." She was 94. Born March 28, 1928, she was the daughter of Dr. and...
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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 was Wayland High School in 1940, a year before it was taken down at the same site to make way for what is now Pine Street Elementary. 25 Years Ago— Dec. 22, 1997 To make...
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