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March meeting to further discuss River to River Trail

Wayland City Council members Monday night heard a presentation on plans for a River to River Trail Plan by Suzannah Deneau of Wightman & Associates. The plan, which absolutely no…

Editor February 5, 2018

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Good-bye Larry Nielsen. Hello Joshua Eggleston

It was 50 years ago last month that the Beatles hit No. 1 on the music charts with "Hello, Goodbye." And that was the main theme of Monday night's Wayland…

Editor February 5, 2018

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Watson medical pot dispensary ordinance in trouble?

A proposal to draft an ordinance permitting marijuana dispensaries in Watson Township may be in trouble. The Township Board Thursday evening received more public input in opposition to crafting local…

Editor February 1, 2018

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Martin Supt. Harnish back in action after arm injury

by Austin Marsman The Martin Board of Education Monday night welcomed Superintendent David Harnish back to work after he sustained a severe injury to his right arm in a fall…

Editor January 29, 2018

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Dorr Township Fire Dept. to get a new Pierce pumper

The Dorr Township Fire Department will get a new fire truck within the next year after the Township Board Thursday night approved purchase of a Pierce Enforcer pumper for $556,635.…

Editor January 25, 2018

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Wayland schools decide to join early college program

Wayland High School students now can earn their high school diploma and an associate's degree through the Early College program of Allegan County. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night…

Editor January 25, 2018

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Barry County Plan Commission rejects Spoor Amendment

by Austin Marsman Fire, fury, confusion and relief highlighted Monday night's hearing before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and vote on a text amendment to county…

Editor January 23, 2018

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Bay Pointe Conference Center expansion tabled, opposed

by Austin Marsman Mike Powers, owner of Bay Pointe Restaurant and Inn, Gun Lake, came before the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to seek approval for an expansion project,…

Editor January 23, 2018

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Dorr day care to open; Tool & Die to expand; RPM closing

Dorr Township Planning Commission Vice Chairman Robert Traxler said said it was a good day Monday in Dorr to welcome a new business and the expansion of another. However, the…

Editor January 16, 2018

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Wayland City compromises on bow hunting ordinance

The Wayland City Council Monday night came up with a compromise on bow hunting within the city limits. Council members voted 6-1, with Tracy Bivins dissenting, to continue to permit…

Editor January 15, 2018