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Former State Rep. Gamrat files suit against Legislature

Cindy Gamrat, the former state legislator who represented most of Allegan County for about nine months in 2015, has filed a lawsuit against the Michigan House of Representatives, its leaders…

Editor April 10, 2017

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Can Hopkins Library-Township billing flap be laid to rest?

Hopkins Township Supervisor Mark Evans told his board colleagues Monday night that the township has received bills from the Hopkins District Library, a process that has been a source of…

Editor April 10, 2017

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Watson to survey residents on recycling, pot issues

Watson Township officials are preparing a newsletter that will include a survey of local residents on how they feel about the two most important issues that have surfaced recently —…

Editor April 6, 2017

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Watson Township budget revenue, expenses the same

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a balanced budget of just over $225,000 for fiscal year 2017-18. The township’s budget anticipates revenues and expenditures at the same — $225,850…

Editor April 6, 2017

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Wayland’s planned street projects for 2018 approved

The Wayland City Council Monday evening approved engineering services of Wightman & Associates for street improvements planned for the 2018 fiscal year. Three projects have been recommended — resurfacing about…

Editor April 3, 2017

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Moline residents still complain about noise from trains

Dorr Township Board members continue to field noise complaints from Moline area residents near the Green Valley agribusiness and now Trustee John Tuinstra has offered to send a letter to…

Editor March 23, 2017

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Dorr Twp. Clerk uncomfortable with group e-mail

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening approved appointments for fill two vacancies on the Library Board, but Clerk Debbie Sewers said she didn't appreciate a group e-mail on the issue…

Editor March 23, 2017

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Dorr Township Board adopts $1.1 million budget

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night adopted a general fund budget of about $1.1 million Thursday night. The board is anticipating spending $1.108 million and taking in about $1.067 million…

Editor March 23, 2017

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Building, remodeling activity continues at ‘Corner Curse’

The flurry of building and remodeling activity on West Superior and North Main streets in downtown Wayland continues, and nearby just off Maple Street, it appears a duplex residential unit…

Editor March 22, 2017

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McDonald Modular Solutions seeks location in Dorr

The Dorr Township Planning Commission will receive requests for site plan review, rezoning and a special use permit from McDonald Modular Solutions for a temporary office business. Hawkeye Properties Inc.…

Editor March 21, 2017