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Wayland School Board almost shortens quarantine
The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening came within one vote of amending the Coronavirus quarantine period for the high school from 14 to 10 days. The board voted 4-3…
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Gun Lake Tribe revenue sharing totals lowest ever
The Gun Lake Tribe has announced fall revenue sharing payment of $5.7 million with state and local governments. The State of Michigan received $3,293,020 and the local revenue sharing board received $1,475,308. GLIMI, an economic…
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Yes, It’s True: I am sorry to boycott a local business
It is with a heavy heart that I am turning away from a local business. Through the years, I have been a believer in shopping local when possible. I was…
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ORV ordinance for county appears to be dead for now
It appears that the proposal for a county-wide ordinance permitting and regulating off-road vehicles has been stalled. County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday night that the…
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Two killed in motorcycle-car crash in Wayland Twp.
The Yankee Springs Township and Wayland Fire Departments Thursday evening were at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident near the corner of M-179 (129th Avenue) and 4th Street in…
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COVID-19 cancels Wayland City’s Concerts in the Park
COVID-19 has claimed plenty of public events as victims this year, and the City of Wayland’s concerts in the park every Friday evening in August is the latest casualty. The…
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Man, 23, charged in killing of McKenna Dutkiewicz
John Jacob Spangenberg has been arrested on a charge of murder for shooting and killing McKenna Dutkiewicz of Wayland Monday night in Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety officer…
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WHS grad’s daughter, only 16, dies of drowning
Molly Rasmussen, daughter of Wayland High School graduate Cindi Medendorp Rasmussen, died of drowning in Lake Bella Vista Tuesday night. Molly Rasmussen, 16, who had just completed her sophomore year…
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Wisconsin primary shows universal mail vote need
“If voting made a difference, they wouldn’t let you do it.” — Mark Twain ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor.…
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County partially activates emergency operations center
Allegan County Monday partially activated the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the request of Health Officer Angelique Joynes to help Public Health in directing resources and personnel related to…