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Watson Twp. awards bids for dust control, lawn mowing

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening received five bids for mowing the grass at the township hall and Miner and Hicks cemeteries, and two bids for dust control. In the…

Editor March 3, 2017

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Main Street unveils 1 building renovation, 2 others’ plans

The Wayland Main Street program oversaw the renovation of its office building at 117 S. Main St. this past year and plans are in the works for remodeling two other…

Editor February 28, 2017

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Dorr Twp. may seek recycling surcharge issue on ballot

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers plans to attend the Thursday, March 23, meeting of the Allegan County Solid Waste Planning Commission to inquire about placing a ballot proposal for the…

Editor February 24, 2017

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Dorr Twp. insists 2 employees absorb underpayment costs

Dorr Township has only two employees who get health care and dental benefits, but both will have to absorb underpayment for them over the last fiscal year. The Township Board…

Editor February 23, 2017

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Dorr Twp. finally agrees to assessor’s new contract

Dorr Township Assessor Patti Sampley finally will get an amended independent contract after a 5-2 vote of the Township Board Thursday night. Sampley’s new contract will have her be paid…

Editor February 23, 2017

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Only 5 of 7 Dorr Township Library Board seats filled

The Dorr Township Library Board is not at full strength and one new member has stepped down after being elected in the August primary. Larry Goldin did not take office…

Editor February 23, 2017

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City Manager still alarmed by lack of state aid support

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean Monday reiterated his alarm over recent actions and considerations by the Michigan State Legislature, once again asserting that local government may suffer severe consequences in…

Editor February 20, 2017

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Residents’ bill $5,600 for East Maple project sidewalks

Residents along East Maple Street from North Main to Steeby Elementary will pay a total of about $5,630 for new sidewalks in a $293,000 street project this year. The Wayland…

Editor February 20, 2017

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Wayland school officials insist growth drives bond issues

The campaign for the Wayland Union schools’ bond issue May 2 has begun in earnest. Subcommittees have been formed, informational sessions are being planned and there is a wealth of…

Editor February 13, 2017

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Leighton Plan Commission vote tied on air park question

The Leighton Township Planning Commission was deadlocked in a 2-2 vote Wednesday night on whether to accept or reject a resolution on a proposed air strip near the corner of 144th…

Editor February 9, 2017