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Public hearing on Martin Twp. marijuana ordinance is Sept. 1

August 16, 2015

The Martin Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, on a proposed medical marijuana ordinance amendment. The hearing will take place at the township offices at 998 Templeton, Martin. The subject will be proposed amendments to the Martin Township Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No....

Free meals added this week at WUS administration building

August 16, 2015

Lunches and snacks will be made available at the Wayland Union Schools administration building this week, in addition to free meals at Steeby Elementary and the United Church of Wayland. The biggest feature later this month, however, will be a visit at Pine Street Elementary at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug....

I won’t permit officialdom to tell me when and what to print

August 15, 2015

“Vinnie the Vet gets the scoop!” — Ed (Uncle Buck) Buchanan, holding his nose in an attempt to sound like Walter Winchell If there were any such thing as a Community Journalism League, I’d be leading it in publishing true, but unauthorized stories. Not because I’m trying to sell papers....

Paris Ridge development wins approval to proceed with project

August 15, 2015

Leighton Township Planner Mark Sisson points to the area in the Paris Ridge residential development that will be affected by preliminary and final plat approval for the second and third phases. After the Planning Commission recommended approval Wednesday night, the Township Board voted unanimously to allow the project to proceed...

Leighton Twp. welcomes 3 new firefighters to department

August 15, 2015

The Leighton Township Fire Department is welcoming three new firefighters to the department. Joining this week were Evan Alonso (station 2), Eric Kwekel and Brian Smith (station 1). "We got them up and running today and now just waiting for the first call," said Fire Chief Tony Banas. Their appointments...

Visitation Tuesday for traffic accident victim Howard Simmons, 80

August 15, 2015

Howard L. Simmons, 80, of Wayland, died as a result of a traffic accident Thursday, Aug. 13. Howard served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from the General Motors Diesel Plant after more than 40 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; his children,...

Voters, all-powerful GOP will have to remove renegade Gamrat

August 14, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I watched and heard State Rep. Cindy Gamrat (R-Plainwell) apologize Friday afternoon for her personal conduct in having an extra-marital affair with fellow State Rep. Todd Courser. Gamrat, who represents Hopkins, Martin and Watson...

Leighton Twp. approves creation of Lake Residential District

August 14, 2015

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to allow creation of a Lake Residential District around Green Lake. Approval came just 24 hours after the Township Planning Commission gave its blessing in a public hearing at the Leighton Township Library. Planner Mark Sisson explained that most of the...

Services for Lyle Kraft, 78, scheduled for Tuesday at noon

August 14, 2015

Lyle Kraft, age 78, of Hopkins, died Wednesday, Aug. 12. Lyle was a truck driver most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, hunting and partying. Lyle will be lovingly remembered by his son, Benny (Dawn) Kraft. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Kraft. A time for...

Wayland man killed when van collides with tree service truck

August 14, 2015

Howard Simmons, 80, of Wayland, was killed Thursday when the mini-van he was driving collided with a tree service bucket truck near the corner of Patterson Avenue and 108th Street in Caledonia Township. Kent County sheriff's authorities said Simmons had stopped his 2003 Pontiac Montana, on 108th Street for a...

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