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Leighton has no interest in pot dispensaries ordinance

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to opt out of developing any ordinance permitting medical marijuana dispensaries. The 4-0 vote was taken after a discussion of the…

Editor January 11, 2018

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Prosecutor seeks open Circuit Judge’s position

Word at the Martin Township Board meeting Wednesday night was that it's a solid bet that Allegan County Prosecutor Roberts Kengis will be the next Allegan County Circuit Court Judge.…

Editor January 10, 2018

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Wheeler Assistant Librarian decides to step down

Denise Dykstra, assistant librarian at Wheeler Library in Martin, has announced her resignation after serving in the No. 2 post behind Director Alicia Kershaw for seven years. Library Board member…

Editor January 10, 2018

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Wayland schools’ financial outlook still improving

The Wayland Union school district apparently is managing to hold on to the students it has this academic year. Superintendent Norm Taylor told Board of Education members Monday night that…

Editor January 8, 2018

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School board grapples with early college program offer

Someone once said democracy is an ongoing argument. It was on display at the Wayland Board of Education meeting Monday night when members engaged in a candid exchange of different…

Editor January 8, 2018

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Marina owner withdraws request from Orangeville

by Austin Marsman Lucas Spoor has withdrawn his request for approval from the Orangeville Township Board new development and expansion at his marine on Gun Lake. Spoor asked the board…

Editor January 7, 2018

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Watson marijuana issue prompts standing room only

Not long ago, the Watson Township Board indicated a serious and well-attended meeting was sorely needed to gain public opinion about moving forward in crafting a local ordinance permitting medial…

Editor January 4, 2018

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Orangeville adopts resolution against marina expansion

by Austin Marsman Gun Lake may have frozen over, but controversy surrounding a marina expansion and proposed development is heating up again. The Orangeville Township Board Tuesday evening adopted a…

Editor January 4, 2018

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City renews and makes back payments on parking lot lease

The Wayland City Council Tuesday night voted to renew its annual lease with the American Legion for use of the parking lots beside and behind House Chiropractic on East Superior…

Editor January 2, 2018

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Judge Kevin Cronin retirement leaves controversial legacy

EDITOR'S NOTE: The author has corrected three errors pointed out in the comments section. Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin of Hopkins is leaving the bench next month in about…

Editor December 29, 2017