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Four candidates seeking 3 seats on Wayland Council
Voters in the City of Wayland will see more than the local school bond proposal on the ballot Nov. 7. There are four experienced candidates seeking three open seats for…
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Kevin Boyles apparently is new Dorr Township sexton
Kevin Boyles tentatively has been selected as new cemetery sexton for Dorr Township, succeeding Bob Merren, who is retiring. Boyles works with his father in serving in that capacity in…
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Dorr Township not having easy time finding a new assessor
The Dorr Township Board is seeking applicants for township assessor, but thus far has received only one resume, that of Rosemary Anger of Hastings. Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told board…
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Did Dorr Trustee John Tuinstra violate eavesdropping law?
Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra is absorbing criticism from Planning Commission members who maintain he may have violated state “eavesdropping” laws last week. Tuinstra attended the Oct. 17 Plan Commission…
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It’s official: Air park approved in Leighton Township
The Leighton Township Board Wednesday in a special meeting put its final stamp of approval on a proposed air park near 144th and Kalamazoo Avenues by adopting a resolution and…
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Moline residents still complaining about the trains’ noise
About a dozen Moline residents pleaded with the Dorr Township Planning Commission to do something about the noise generated by trains at the Green Valley Agricultural site in the neighborhood.…
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City of Wayland buys front loader outright for $167,209
The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved the outright purchase of a new front loader for $167,209 from the CAT dealer on 76th Street, Grand Rapids. Department of Public Works…
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City Council pores over proposed chicken ordinance
Interim Wayland City Manager Larry Nielsen sketched together a draft of a proposed ordinance for residents keeping chickens within the city limits. City Council members examined it Monday night and…
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Library, Leighton Twp. still disagree on roof replacement
Despite subcommittee meetings, the Leighton Township Board and Leighton Township Library remain at loggerheads on the issue of who pays for repairs of a nearly 20-year-old roof that may be…
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Homeowners group rep slams Leighton for lack of action
A representative from the Horse Shoe Estates Homeowners Association abruptly left the Leighton Township Board meeting Thursday night, unhappy with the lack of action on a request for a special…