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Fearing its local medical marijuana ordinance is out of date, the Leighton Township Board agreed to seek more information in light of new state laws.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

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Martin Twp. supervisor pleased with PCI progress report

So it was Lori Castello to the rescue. The assistant at Professional Code Inspections of Dorr earlier this month gave Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep a complete list of recent…

Editor November 9, 2017

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Three Wayland City Council incumbents returned to office

The three incumbents on the Wayland City Council were returned to office for another two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Lisa Banas was the top vote-getter in the runoff with…

Editor November 7, 2017

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Wayland schools’ bond proposal passes with 51.6% of vote

The Wayland Union school district’s $19.25 million bond proposal was passed in Tuesday’s election by a margin of 51.6 percent yes to 48.4% no. Unofficial tallies showed 1,387 voters in…

Editor November 7, 2017

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New fire agreement with Gun Lake Tribe to include Hopkins

The City of Wayland has rectified somewhat of a snafu in the fire service agreement with the Gun Lake Tribe. City Manager Larry Nielsen told the City Council Monday night…

Editor November 6, 2017