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New Allegan County health officer appointed

Jacqueline Billette was chosen last month as the new Allegan County health officer. The Allegan County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to appoint her, but it remains subject to final…

Editor May 8, 2024

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Fire Chief Stoddard recovering well from heart attack

Interim Wayland City Fire Chief Jon Timmers told the City Council that though the number of calls are up and Chief Jim Stoddard is recovering from a heart attack, the…

Editor May 6, 2024

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Leighton to seek 2 millage requests on Aug. 6 ballot

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night decided to place two millage requests on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Voters will be asked to approve a one-mill increase for roads,…

Editor May 3, 2024

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Galloway Landings air park request granted again

Kate Sheltema outlined her objections to the proposed air park expansion. Galloway Landings essentially got what it wanted Thursday night after a public hearing on his new plans to expand…

Editor May 3, 2024

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Rock ‘N Bowl may soon be able to sell alcohol

The projected new owners of the Rock ’N Bowl establishment got a huge boost from the Leighton Township Board Thursday night. Tim Elzinga and Dean Rosendaal of Pin3LLC are forging…

Editor May 2, 2024

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2nd school forum again attracts sparse crowd

It was Round Two of community forums for the Wayland Union School District, and this time the community attendance was even more shabby than the first time. Only five people…

Editor April 30, 2024

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John Tuinstra will seek 4th term at Dorr Twp. after all

John Tuinstra Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra has decided to seek a fourth four-year term on the Township Board after all. Tuinstra’s and several other incumbents’ names were absent from…

Editor April 23, 2024

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Will abortion issue visit Wayland School Board?

The Wayland Union school district likely will have a discussion soon about abortion, though that issue did not appear at the Board of Education’s work session Monday night. There was…

Editor April 22, 2024

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Several Dorr Township officials win pay raises

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night awarded several pay increases for several public officials. Perhaps most notable was a raise for Township Clerk Debbie Sewers for her extra work prompted…

Editor April 19, 2024

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What happens to Then & Now when Dorr moves?

What will become of the Then & Now historical library when Dorr Township relocates to a new site? The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening voted to hire one or two…

Editor April 18, 2024