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Watson buys house by 7 Generations park
The Watson Township Board last month in a special meeting voted to purchase a dilapidated residence adjacent to the new Seven Generations Park on M-222. The house, which still stands,…
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Two Wayland Council members are resigning
Grace Sefranik When the next City of Wayland election comes up this coming November, the names of two current council members will not appear on the ballot. Jerry Jansen III…
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Single family homes project slated in Dorr?
Developer Brian DeSmit and his engineer show an artist's sketch of the residential project. Radstock Street in Dorr may be getting an addition of 20 single-family homes if a developer's…
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Wayland City Council OKs $3 million budget
The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The city plans to take in $3.677.826 million, spend $3.784.661 and will use a negative $106,835…
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JD Gonzales returns as Plan Commission chair
Veteran Wayland City Planning Commission Chairman J.D.Gonzales was chosen for yet another term Tuesday night. Andrew Shelest, who chaired the April meeting in the absence of Anne Tatreaux and Gonzales,…
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Women’s semi-pro grid team to play here
Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Valkyrie Wayland High School’s football stadium will be host to a women’s semi-professional football game at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24. Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim…
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New trash company in Dorr, Moline, Hopkins
It's always a great time to clean out the garage or start your next project. Give us a call or send us a message for your next dumpster rental.…
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Electric speed sign is at no cost to Leighton
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening had no trouble accepting a citizen’s donation of an electric speed limit sign and then donating it to the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. The…
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Judge Baillargeon says he’ll retire Aug. 1
Allegan County District Judge William Baillargeon has announced he will retire from the court effective Aug. 1. He began his career in 2007 when he was appointed to Allegan County’s…
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City to spend more than it takes in in 2025-26
The Wayland City Council got a fairly extensive sneak peek of the proposed 2025-2026 budget Monday night. City Treasurer Kate Balfoort gave a presentation outlining revenues and expenditures projected for…