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Hopkins biggest asset: family. Greatest need: auditorium

Perhaps the most important information produced at the Hopkins schools’ community forum Monday night was that the local schools project a caring, rural family image, but they really need an…

Editor January 30, 2017

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‘Routine’ Dorr Board of Review appointment not routine

It's usually a routine matter to appoint alternates to a Board of Review, but Dorr Township seems to specialize in the unusual. Former Township Clerk Brian Boot was approved in…

Editor January 27, 2017

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Dorr assessor’s request to fix pay snafu delayed a month

Dorr Township Assessor Patti Sampley Thursday night asked the Township Board to fix a clerical mistake in her contract that she said resulted in her being underpaid, but she won’t…

Editor January 26, 2017

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Dorr Twp. road work set this year, but not graveling

It’s been agreed that road work in Dorr Township this year will consist of installing culverts on 18th Street north to 144th Avenue and rebuilding about one and a third…

Editor January 26, 2017

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Dollar General, Wolverine Power site plans approved

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night unanimously approved site plans for a Dollar General Store on 142nd Avenue and a Wolverine Power Co-Op facility in…

Editor January 18, 2017

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East Maple project to include only north side sidewalks

East Maple Street is next on the agenda for paving streets in the City of Wayland, but this year's project will be scaled back in terms of sidewalks. East Maple,…

Editor January 16, 2017

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Prospects dim for Selkirk Lake campground?

The Wayland Township Planning Commission has received a proposal from a group asking for zoning changes to accommodate a campground at the old “Warner’s Landing” campground property. The group is proposing…

Editor January 16, 2017

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City manager confirms state shortchanged Wayland

Wayland City Manager Tim McLean last week attended a program on revenue sharing, sponsored by the Michigan Municipal League, and confirmed that Wayland and other cities have lost a lot…

Editor January 16, 2017

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Leighton Twp., Library Board to clarify agreement

Supervisor Steve Deer and Trustee John Hooker will represent the Leighton Township Board on a special subcommittee that will attempt to clarify and solidify agreements between the township and the…

Editor January 12, 2017

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Leighton Plan Commission rejects air strip proposal

The Leighton Township Planning Commission has recommended against approval of an air park near the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 144th Avenue. John Hooker, who represents the Township Board on…

Editor January 12, 2017