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Leighton Library gets more money than fire dept., roads

Leighton Township officials Thursday evening noted that the local library receives more in tax funding this fiscal year than do the township itself and the fire department and local roads…

Editor August 11, 2017

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Former Moline Elementary neighbors complain to Twp. Board

It appears that not everybody is pleased with the results of Steve Austin's purchase of the old Moline Elementary building and converting it into a recreational vehicle repair business. Several…

Editor August 10, 2017

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Green Lake One Stop may get to sell alcohol Sundays

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening gave a 2-1 advisory vote in favor of a request from Rod Brush, owner of the Green Lake One Stop convenience store, to remove…

Editor August 10, 2017

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Martin Township adopts new cemetery ordinance

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night adopted a new cemetery ordinance that essentially tweaks the old one. Perhaps the biggest changes in the new rules deal with cost for burials…

Editor August 10, 2017

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Martin Fire Chief ‘frustrated’ with newest truck engine

Martin Township Fire Chief Earl Wykstra expressed frustration to the Township Board Wednesday night about the newest fire truck. Wykstra said the vehicle, which has only about 4,000 miles on…

Editor August 9, 2017

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Old Smith Lumber & Coal building to become event center

The former Smith Lumber & Coal business that was started in 1898 and closed in 2005, now will become a venue for banquets, wedding receptions and and reunions, including a…

Editor August 8, 2017

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Wayland Main Street program named among 11 best in U.S.

The City of Wayland’s Main Street program has been rated one of the nation’s 11 best, according to the national organization. City Councilwoman Jennifer Antel announced the development at Monday…

Editor August 7, 2017

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Restroom policy in City Park to remain gender neutral

The City Park has had family restrooms for the last couple of years, and despite some complaints, it isn’t likely they will be reverted backs to “men’s” and “women’s” any…

Editor August 7, 2017

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City of Wayland seems fine with adopting chicken ordinance

The Wayland City Council made it clear Monday night there’ll be no pusillanimous pussyfooting on the issue of developing a local chicken ordinance. Council voted 5-1 to direct City Manager…

Editor August 7, 2017

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Watson hires Fennville attorney to handle some services

The Watson Township Board's relationship with its attorney is changing. The board Thursday night voted 3-2 to engage the legal services of Jim Siver of Fennville for work on ordinances…

Editor August 4, 2017