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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

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New ordinance may be in order for hill climb, dirt bikes

Corey Smith of Otsego, who was running a twice yearly charity fund-raiser with a hill climb on his 60-acre property at 120th Avenue and 16th Street, has agreed not to…

Editor August 4, 2017

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Watson approves crafting an ordinance for marijuana grow

Watson Township appears to be on track to be the first municipality in this area to have an ordinance to allow growing medical marijuana. After turning down or taking no…

Editor August 4, 2017

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WAEMS responding to record number of calls this year

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night learned that Wayland Area Emergency Services has been extremely busy this year, and that could translate into increased costs for next year. Penny Post,…

Editor July 27, 2017

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Reconstruction of Dorr road to cost less than $500,000

The reconstruction of 1.29 miles on 144th Avenue will be the first order of business for the Dorr Township Roads Committee and work is expected to commence in August and…

Editor July 27, 2017