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Dorr Township Board hears about drug activity in park

The Dorr Township Board was told Thursday evening about drug issues occurring at a corner of the South Park off 142nd Avenue, just as the Parks Commission is beginning to…

Editor December 28, 2017

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Green Valley agribusiness reportedly has a new owner

Word on the street is that the Green Valley Agricultural agri-business in Moline has been sold and the new owner will take over Tuesday, Jan. 2. Townbroadcast has sent an…

Editor December 23, 2017

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City Council tables proposed hunting, chicken ordinances

The Wayland City Council Monday night decided to table two proposed ordinances after public hearings. Members delayed decisions on a chicken ordinance and on a regulation of at least 450…

Editor December 18, 2017

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Leighton affirms Grimley Saw Mill project special use

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening affirmed on a 4-1 vote a decision by the Planning Commission to approve a special use permit for the Grimley Saw Mill. Neighbors of…

Editor December 14, 2017

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Wayland Supt. contract extended; board enjoys ‘love fest’

Perhaps it was because of the approaching holiday or a sense of accomplishment with last month's passage of a bond issue, but the Wayland Board of Education meeting was a…

Editor December 11, 2017

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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