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Nicole Gray selected as new Henika Library director

The Henika District Library Board has announced Nicole Gray has been hired as the new library director. Gray attended Ball State University in Indiana and obtained a bachelor of arts degree…

Editor June 26, 2018

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Leighton air strip opponents present their side in flyer

The other side of the debate over a proposed air strip in Leighton Township is making its case to voters via the mailbox. About a month after developer Clark Galloway…

Editor June 22, 2018

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Dorr wedding barns issue on hold pending state action

The "wedding barns" or "rural event facilities" issue in Dorr Township is being placed on hold until after the State Legislature decides on a bill introduced in Lansing last month.…

Editor June 19, 2018

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City bids farewell to Bivins, OKs $6.32 million budget

EDITOR'S NOTE: Some of the figures published in the original story were inaccurate. The following account attempts to correct the report. The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a $6.32…

Editor June 18, 2018

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Only 1 County Board local contest in Aug. 7 primary

There is only one contest for Allegan County Commissioner from this area in the Aug. 7 primary election. The only race is between two Republicans, Nathaniel Sherman of Wayland Township…

Editor June 15, 2018

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Paris Ridge development phases proceeding apace

Despite reports of a few problems, the Paris Ridge subdivision development continues apace in Leighton Township. The Township Board Thursday evening decided to give tentative approval to the preliminary plats…

Editor June 14, 2018

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Martin reporter praised for helping move along issue

Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep praised Townbroadcast reporter and recent Martin High School graduate Austin Marsman for his role in moving a local land use issue forward. Leep said Mansman…

Editor June 14, 2018

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Wayland schools give Plan Commission courtesy call

Representatives from the Wayland Union Schools Tuesday evening presented the City of Wayland Planning Commission with a courtesy explanation of work being done on the tennis courts behind the high…

Editor June 12, 2018

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School officials insist Wayland continues to be on a roll

Wayland Union Schools officials believe most sincerely the district continues to be on a roll as it heads into the 2018-19 academic and fiscal year. The Era of Good Feeling,…

Editor June 11, 2018

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Watson OKs reimbursement plan for tribe land trusts

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution supporting the Hopkins Area Fire Department's recommendation for negotiating with the Gun Lake Tribe when it takes land into federal trust.…

Editor June 8, 2018