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Rural estates rezoning reveals fears about loss of farms

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a request from Susan Travis McGraw to rezone her property on 108th Avenue between 16th and 18th streets from agricultural to rural…

Editor February 21, 2018

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204-unit apartment complex likely coming to Dorr Twp.

Prospects look good for Dorr Township to welcome a 204-unit apartment complex on the southwest end of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 14th Street. The Dorr Township Planning Commission…

Editor February 20, 2018

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Martin bond construction project to be done by August

by Austin Marsman Project Manager Mike Hammis gave the Martin Board of Education an update on the $17.1 million bond construction project and offered a tour Monday after the regular…

Editor February 20, 2018

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Block grant to help fund old Giuseppe’s building rehab

City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel credited the efforts of Main Street Director Ingrid Miller with securing the CDBG for up to $250,000, which is to be used for historical preservation. "Ingrid…

Editor February 19, 2018

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Healthy fund balance covers Hopkins Twp. shortfall

The Hopkins Township Board next month plans to adopt the 2018-19 fiscal year budget with about a $48,000 shortfall of revenue against expenditures. The deficit will be made up easily…

Editor February 12, 2018

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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