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Leighton air park issue to go to public hearing in May
The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended denial for a request for an ar strip, but the issue now will go before the Township Board May 22 or 23 in…
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Martin Township Board approves road paving projects
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved paving projects for portions of Fifth Street, Third Street and Eleventh Street for a combined cost of $147,349. The money to pay for…
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Wayland robotics team heading to state competition
In only its second year of competition, the Wayland Union High School FIRST Robotics team is headed to the Michigan State Championship this weekend at Saginaw Valley State University. The…
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Green Acres Phase II addition site plan approved
A site plan Phase II of the Green Acres assisting living facility just to the north of East Superior Street was approved without comment Tuesday night by the Wayland City…
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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…
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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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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…
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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…