The Wayland Union school district apparently is managing to hold on to the students it has this academic year. Superintendent Norm Taylor told Board of Education members Monday night that an informal count this week showed a student population of 3,034, which is only three less than the official fall count. It is customary for […]
Someone once said democracy is an ongoing argument. It was on display at the Wayland Board of Education meeting Monday night when members engaged in a candid exchange of different opinions about another offer for the local school district to join an early college program. The program, coordinated by the Allegan Area Educational Services Agency
by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor has withdrawn his request for approval from the Orangeville Township Board new development and expansion at his marine on Gun Lake. Spoor asked the board to support a new master plan for his property, which included reduced boat slips and multi-use rental and condo spaces. However, prompted by the show
Not long ago, the Watson Township Board indicated a serious and well-attended meeting was sorely needed to gain public opinion about moving forward in crafting a local ordinance permitting medial marijuana dispensaries. The board got its wish Thursday evening when more than 60 people made it standing room only for a discussion about the issue.
by Austin Marsman Gun Lake may have frozen over, but controversy surrounding a marina expansion and proposed development is heating up again. The Orangeville Township Board Tuesday evening adopted a resolution opposing the expansion of a marina and a development proposed by Lucas Spoor. Almost 150 residents packed the Orangeville Township Hall to oppose an updated
The Wayland City Council Tuesday night voted to renew its annual lease with the American Legion for use of the parking lots beside and behind House Chiropractic on East Superior Street. Interim City Manager Larry Nielsen said back payments of just under $2,400 for fiscal year 2015-16 and of just under $2,500 for 2016-17 were
EDITOR’S NOTE: The author has corrected three errors pointed out in the comments section. Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin of Hopkins is leaving the bench next month in about as controversial way as he entered it. Cronin, it was announced earlier this week, will retire from his post Friday, Jan. 12, though his term
The Dorr Township Board was told Thursday evening about drug issues occurring at a corner of the South Park off 142nd Avenue, just as the Parks Commission is beginning to have completion the construction of the pavilion. A member of Boy Scout Troop No. 97 told board members he has seen an older man with
Word on the street is that the Green Valley Agricultural agri-business in Moline has been sold and the new owner will take over Tuesday, Jan. 2. Townbroadcast has sent an inquiry to the current owner, but still the identity of the new owner is undisclosed. Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman Robert Wagner, Vice Chairman Robert
The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450 feet from any dwelling in the city limits for bow hunters. The latter issue was more controversial, as several hunting enthusiasts showed up to the
