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City of Wayland snowplow procedures, protocol noted

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The City of Wayland has been asked to provide a little more information about its plowing/snow removal procedures on city roadways. A spokesperson for the city said, “It should be noted that as this is Michigan, every snowfall event can be different. Things such as timing, wind conditions, temperatures, etc....
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Snow and severe cold continues area shutdowns

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The "Lost Weekend" continued its effects on West Michigan's wintery landscape Monday. There was enough snow that visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday to close schools, churches and other community events. Some Wayland school teachers reported on Facebook that they were grateful school was called off Sunday evening before the Detroit...
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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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Help Me Grow connects families to local resources

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Help Me Grow Allegan, an initiative of the Allegan County Great Start Collaborative, has been been making progress since its launch three years ago. In 2022 alone the program served 963 families in the county. Some of these services include developmental screenings, community family events, and agency referrals.   “We...
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Dorr Township names top firefighter for year 2022

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Congratulations to firefighterJesse Berens for being awarded the 2022 Dorr Township Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. Chief Gary Fordham (at right) said, "Jesse has spent countless hours this past year in training, taking classes to get his MFR medical license, participating in many community events, and of course running...
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Wayland Police Chief says he will retire, take new job

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Mark Garnsey Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey has announced his retirement from police work. Wayland's chief for the past four year has said he has had family, friends and business associates try to recruit him to take on another occupation. "I’ve been in police work for 34 years now," he...
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A fall brings Townbroadcast news to a crawl

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by J.D. Gonzales   The editor of the Townbroadcast, David T. Young, suffered a rather bad fall up north while helping out a family member.  After a hospital visit, it was determined that he did some major damage to his right elbow and may require surgery.  Unfortunately, it looks like...
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Survey says city folks want non-motor trail, dog park

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Katie Beemer, an intern with the City of Wayland from Grand Valley State University, was given high praise for her work here over the past nine months, and she dominated the council meeting Monday night with a lengthy recreation plan presentation. Beemer, who is leaving later this month, launched a...
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Columns

Yes It’s True: That was the year that was, with Covid

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Faith Guritz The year 2020 probably will go down in history as the most hated, all because of a viral pandemic, a seriously contentious presidential election and economic distress the likes of which we haven't seen in almost a century. Closer to home, the Covid-19 virus wreaked havoc with local...
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Visitations Wednesday, Thursday for Frances Pratt

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Frances Elaine Church-Pratt, 67, of Shelbyville, died Saturday, Oct. 24, at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Born May 15, 1953, in Allegan, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Lewis White Eagle and Gladys (Mamagona) Church and the wife of Paul (Tom) Pratt. Fran was a loyal and...
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