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Watson seriously seeking public input on medical marijuana

Watson Township officials want to have at least one serious public forum about adopting an ordinance permitting medical marijuana facilities. The Township Board, meeting less than 24 hours after a…

Editor December 7, 2017

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Watson Twp. officials discuss medical marijuana ordinance

The special joint meeting Wednesday night of the Watson Township Board and Planning Commission on medical marijuana didn't produce any decisions except that work on crafting an ordinance would continue.…

Editor December 7, 2017

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Joshua Eggleston is Wayland’s new city manager

The Wayland City Council Monday night to offer a contract for new city manager to Joshua Eggleston, administrator for the City of Durand, Wisc. Eggleston, one of three finalists interviewed…

Editor December 4, 2017

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Leighton air park issue will be decided by voters next year

A grass-roots group opposed to an air strip in Leighton Township has filed more than enough petition signatures to place the issue on the ballot either next May or August.…

Editor December 2, 2017

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Dorr Township cemetery care in transition with new sexton

Care of Dorr Township cemeteries is transitioning from retiring longtime sexton Bob Merren to newcomer Kevin Boyles, but a complaint was read by Clerk Debbie Sewers at Thursday night's Township…

Editor December 1, 2017

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Michael Richmond hired as new Dorr Twp. assessor

Michael Richmond, assessor for the City of Plainwell and for Bloomingdale Township in Van Buren County, has been hired by Dorr Township as its new assessor. Richmond, who will begin…

Editor November 30, 2017

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Dorr Twp. Board closed session issue won’t go away

The Dorr Township Board's controversial closed session Oct. 26 was discussed in open session Thursday night. Nothing was disclosed, but approval of the minutes was tabled on a contentious 4-3…

Editor November 30, 2017

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Medical marijuana exchange owner Dan Patrick dies

Jerry Dan Patrick of Wayland, a major figure in the medical marijuana business in Martin and Orangeville townships. died at his home Monday. He had just celebrated his 44th birthday.…

Editor November 28, 2017

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Airport Lanes facing serious challenges to stay open

Airport Lanes, a bowling alley with more than a half century of tradition in the Wayland area, is facing some serious challenges, just as the high school bowling season is…

Editor November 25, 2017

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Tuinstra apologizes for secret taping of planning meeting

Dorr Township Board Trustee John Tuinstra Tuesday night offered an apology to the Dorr Township Planning Commission for audio tape recording its Oct. 17 meeting without letting them know. Tuinstra…

Editor November 21, 2017