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Dorr Township still grappling with issues about moving to new hall

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The Dorr Township Fire Department handed out appreciation plaques to local women Danielle Casarez. and her fiancé, Chyanne Saucier for their heroic actions to save lives in a car fire on U.S-131 last month. The Dorr Township Board will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, to...
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Gun Lake Tribe having water tower installed

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The Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis now has a one million gallon water tank, including the tribe’s logo, installed on its new water tower along the U.S. 131 expressway just south of Wayland. The tower is expected ready by the end of this year. It is another piece of the...
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Dorr Twp. may craft a solar power ordinance after all

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening decided to ask Professional Code Inspections to craft a workable ordinance proposal for local solar power. The commission had worked on a proposed ordinance for a long time, but halted the project when it was learned that a state-wide ballot proposal was likely...
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Wayland manager has last city council meeting

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It was the swan song meeting for Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston, who received a lot of farewell wishes Monday night from members of the City Council  Eggelston will finish his duties here until Monday, Aug. 5, when he leaves to become the first-ever township manager for Zeeland Township. He...
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GVL Excavating ordinance text amendment OK’d

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A representative from GVL Excavating presents a sketch of the project. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening voted 4-0 to approve a request for ordinance text amendment for GVL Excavating. The action will allow the sand and gravel mining company at 4750 Division to add about six more acres and...
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Leighton millage requests not as high as 1st glance

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Steve Shoemaker Leighton Township Planning Commission member Steve Shoemaker Thursday night told the Township Board some explanation about the two millage requests in Aug. 6 primary is needed. Shoemaker said he received his summer tax bill recently and on the back of the material there was information about the millages...
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Martin Twp., 3 others to take MIOSHA safety training

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Gun Plains Township Supervisor Michael VanDenBerg Martin Township is joining with Otsego Township, Gun Plains Township and the Village of Martin in a cooperative effort to cut off potential MIOSHA penalties at the pass. Gun Plains Township Supervisor Michael VanDenBerg was present at the Wednesday night meeting to help explain...
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Hopkins Township supervisor to face primary challenge

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Mark Evans has been Hopkins Township Supervisor for 28 years and hasn’t been seriously challenged for the job in the previous seven elections. But this year in the Aug. 6 primary, he will face Hopkins High School graduate Cade Bolser, 29, a former Viking wrestler and pole vaulter. Bolser, a...
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Area townships to have millage requests in Aug. 6 primary election

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There will be a variety of millage issues on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot in this area and in Allegan County. Allegan County Voters will be asked to renew up to $3 in a surcharge for emergency 911 phone service for users. The proposal will apply for a period...
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Why was Elm Street dropped from city street project?

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It appears that the long-awaited repairs and paving for Wayland streets on the northwest side of town will be getting under way soon, but there’s still an issue that has to be overcome. While signs are appearing to tell of road closures and work to be done on Park, Church,...
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