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Leighton worries 1 mill is not enough for local roads

The Leighton Township Board is looking at a chip seal and fog coat this year for 144th Avenue east of Kalamazoo Avenue, but worries have surfaced about adequate funding for…

Editor February 8, 2018

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Leighton Twp. to sue new property owner for easement

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening agreed with a recommendation from attorney Cliff Bloom to file a lawsuit against the new owner of property the township wants for an easement…

Editor February 8, 2018

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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