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School board to officially adopt bond proposal Jan. 16
The Wayland Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, at the administrative offices to adopt a resolution on the proposal for a $54…
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Wayland administrators, secretaries get extensions
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night ratified a one-year extension of employment contracts for administrators and secretaries at one step and a 1% increase in pay. All will receive…
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Hopkins basketball coach Darrin Smith decides to step down
Hopkins boys’ varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith has decided to step down from his post after just starting his fifth year. Several people close to the situation and parents of…
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Longtime local public servant Ray Brenner dies at 87
Raymond G. Brenner, 87 of Shelbyville, died Monday, Dec. 5, at his home. Mr. Brenner was born Feb. 22, 1929, in Martin Township, the son of the late Gottlieb and…
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On-line post calls for Hopkins hoops coach’s ouster
A disturbing and controversial post on Facebook is calling for the removal of Hopkins varsity basketball coach Darrin Smith. Smith, a graduate of Wayland High School, is beginning his fifth…
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Wayland Supt. outlines 2 proposals in bond issue
The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to split the bond issue in next May’s election into two separate proposals, one for academics and the other for athletics. Superintendent…
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So just what did school board decide about bond?
ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I got it wrong Monday night when I reported that part of the first…
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Wayland School Board President Tom Salingue loses seat
Wayland Board of Education President Tom Salingue lost his four-year seat in Tuesday's election. Salingue had the lowest total among five candidates running for four seats. Veteran board member Theresa…
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Monday Moanin’: Reset clocks and don’t forget to vote
“Spring forward, fall back.” Like clockwork, we follow this humble command twice a year. But what is it doing to our health and well being? The idea behind daylight saving…
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The real threat to democracy is school privatization
EDITOR'S NOTE: David Britten is a former Pine Street Elementary Principal who now is serving his last year as superintendent at Wyoming Godfrey Lee Schools. He penned this column and…