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Dorr Twp. Board turns to other pressing matters
It was the first time in quite a spell that the Dorr Township Board did not discuss the move into the new township hall at the old Crosswinds Church. But…
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School board declares Johnson’s seat vacant
These are the seven members of the Hopkins Board of Education as of this year. Ian Gibson was defeated in the Nov. 5 election, but the winner, Steven Johnson, failed…
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Dorr Twp.’s 142nd Ave. will get even busier
Engineer Justin Longstreth explains plans by Caleb Fifelski to place his towing facility and business on 142nd Avenue. Already known as one of the busiest roads in Allegan County, 142nd…
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Jon Timmers elevated from interim to fire chief
Jon Timmers takes the oath of office as fire chief from City Clerk Leanne Clausen. The Wayland City Council Monday night made it official for Jon Timmers to take over…
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GRI Moline’s plans for development foiled
GRI Moline’s modified request for rezoning to build a 248-unit residential development at 5401 Division Ave. on 57 acres was turned down on a 6-1 vote Wednesday evening by the…
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WHS making strides against school skippers
COVER PHOTO: The winner of this year’s Christmas card contest is Lillyanna Terry, a fourth-grader at Pine Street Elementary. She is shown with her principal, Robyn Robinson. The Wayland High…
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City to begin tackling lead pipes removal challenge
Mayor Jennifer Antel reads a proclamation honoring outgoing City Councilman Abe Garcia for his service on the City Council and Planning Commission. COVER PHOTO: City Clerk Leanne Clausen has been…
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Dorr board still busy with plans for new twp. hall
Dorr Township Board members continue to spend most of their meeting preparing to move into the new township hall at the former Crossroads Church site further east on 142nd Avenue.…
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Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended Township Board approval of a rezoning request for a 55-acre parcel across the street from the Copart car business. The request was…
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Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue
COVER PHOTO: Leighton Township Clerk Rachel Fennema swears in Supervisor Steve Wolbrink. Both are beginning their second four-year terms. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening was asked by the Allegan…