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Landing Marina limited to 6 boat slips on S. Gun Lake

by Austin Marsman At least 100 people attended a public Michigan Department of Environmental Quality hearing Wednesday on a marina expansion request for 30 slips and a boat launch on…

Editor April 15, 2018

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Martin Twp. to pursue compliance issues; fines possible

by Austin Marsman A gravel pit located at 1082 10th Street, owned by Nathan Knight, is the center of two controversies discussed at Wednesday's Martin Township Board meeting. The first…

Editor April 12, 2018

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Shifting cemetery in Martin Twp. to get retaining wall

by Austin Marsman The Martin Township Board dealt with ongoing issues with shifting cemeteries at its regular meeting Wednesday night accepting a $4,900 bid from Property Revolution, formerly CNC Lawncare,…

Editor April 12, 2018

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‘Air park’ referendum on busy Leighton primary ballot

Leighton Township voters will be given a busy ballot in the Aug. 7 primary election, featuring the very contentious "airpark" issue. The matter is so contentious that citizens who oppose…

Editor April 12, 2018

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Leighton Twp. continues to experience growing pains

Political science, economics, sociology and history has long taught that growth cannot be stopped, it can only be managed. Such was obvious at the Leighton Township Planning Commission meeting Wednesday…

Editor April 12, 2018

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Dem Congress candidates’ forum draws at least 175

Seven Democratic candidates for U.S. Congress in the Sixth District in Michigan appeared at a forum Tuesday evening at Wayland Middle School. George Franklin, Paul Clements, David Benac, Dr. Matt…

Editor April 10, 2018

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Hopkins Township to pare back on plans for roads

The Hopkins Township Board will have to pare down what will be done on behalf of roads, and the reason is the usual — lack of money. The board agreed…

Editor April 9, 2018

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Hopkins Twp. to formally oppose tribe’s trust request

The Hopkins Township Board plans to formally recommend the U.S. Department of the Interior not allow the Gun Lake Tribe to take a 130-acre parcel on 12th Street near 129th…

Editor April 9, 2018

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Watson wants input on how to spend surplus funds

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2018-19 and Treasurer Sue Jones called attention to a problem a lot of other municipalities would like…

Editor April 5, 2018

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Former City Manager is Ohio Army ROTC Hall of Famer

Former Wayland City Manager Harman "Pete" Stull was recognized at Monday night's Wayland City Council meeting for being inducted into the Ohio Army ROTC Hall of Fame. Stull, who retired…

Editor April 2, 2018