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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

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Martin Township decides to give calcium chloride a try

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening decided to spend just a little more than $9,000 this year to give calcium chloride a limited try for dust control. The board voted…

Editor February 8, 2017

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Unfortunately, Army Bob’s prostate cancer is advanced

by Robert M. Traxler The next stop on the trip through a possible prostate cancer diagnosis, the results of the prostate biopsy arrived today. In a routine physical exam, my…

Editor February 5, 2017

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Watson may look into upgrading to curbside recycling

Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis told his colleagues he is researching the possibility of updating the local recycling program to curbside in the wake of the problems at the drop-off…

Editor February 2, 2017

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Watson turns down request for medical pot dispensary

Three young men who want to build a medical marijuana dispensary just west of the Martin exit on U.S.-131 have been dealt a huge setback. The Watson Township Board Thursday…

Editor February 2, 2017