Wayland schools citizens avoid forums
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Wayland schools citizens avoid forums

Karri Bailey Citizens of the Wayland Union school district continue to show signs of having little or no interest in community forums. Sparse attendance struck for the third time in…
Dorr may crack down on sidewalk abusers
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Dorr may crack down on sidewalk abusers

Dorr Township officials Thursday evening promised to do a better job enforcing its ordinance against motorized vehicles on sidewalks. They were prompted by Joe Shaffer, owner of Shaffer Tree Service,…
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City shoots down housing plans for now

Artist's rendition of new housing. The Wayland City Council Monday night severely wounded, but did not kill Gun Lake Investments’ plans for a residential development at the former Cars2Go used…
GRI project proposal denied for 3rd time
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GRI project proposal denied for 3rd time

Todd VanderSlik, engineer for GRI-Moline project. The third time was not the charm Thursday night for GRI-Moline in its quest to have a Leighton Township parcel rezoned to accommodate a…
Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay
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Dorr Twp. officials granted raises in pay

Pay raises often can be controversial issues for local elected officials, and perhaps it’s particularly difficult in Dorr Township. However, the Township Board Thursday evening managed to approve 5% cost…