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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

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Three city manager candidates to be interviewed Dec. 2

The Wayland City Council will have three special meetings Saturday morning and afternoon at council chambers to interview three finalists for the city manager position. The council will take…

Editor November 20, 2017

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Public hearing Dec. 18 to discuss hunting safety zone

The Wayland City Council will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, on a proposed ordinance amendment that would create a safety buffer zone between hunters and…

Editor November 20, 2017

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Ex-Watson Twp. treasurer arraigned for probation violation

Former Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Bogdan of Martin was in Allegan County Circuit Court Tuesday for arraignment on charges she violated terms of her probation. Bogdan was arrested in November…

Editor November 16, 2017

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Martin school bond project goes as planned despite rain

by Austin Marsman The Martin public school district's $17.1 million bond project is progressing as expected, despite the rainy fall. Project manager TMP’s Mike Hammis came before the school board Monday to…

Editor November 15, 2017

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Dorr Township denies Townbroadcast’s FOIA request

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers Monday denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Townbroadcast.com The online newspaper filed a FOIA request Wednesday afternoon in writing at the Dorr…

Editor November 14, 2017

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Wayland schools to get busy after bond issue approval

Buoyed by last week's news of voters' approval of a $19.25 million bond project, the Wayland Board of Education Monday evening dealt with setting things in motion for next year.…

Editor November 13, 2017

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Leighton plans to revise medical marijuana ordinance

Fearing its local medical marijuana ordinance is out of date, the Leighton Township Board agreed to seek more information in light of new state laws. The board Thursday evening was…

Editor November 9, 2017

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Leighton Twp. air park is issue that refuses to die

Though the final decision to approve the proposed air strip in Leighton Township was made, opponents of the project remain undaunted. Kate Scheltema, perhaps the most vocal opponent, continued her…

Editor November 9, 2017