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Councilman Sloan must run for seat as a write-in Nov. 8

October 18, 2016

Because of a glitch, Wayland City Councilman John Sloan will have to run for his seat as a write-in for the Nov. 8 general election. Sloan was appointed in March 2015 to serve out the remainder of the term of Ron Kobish, who left the city for a new job....

Audit confirms that Wayland schools in good budget shape

October 17, 2016

An audit report Monday night confirmed what the Wayland Board of Education was told by outgoing Finance Director Bill Melching — the fund balance increased by about $680,000 over last year. The fund balance’s percentage of the general fund budget went from about 7.5% several years ago to 9.76% at...

Wayland school board has about a month to decide on bond

October 17, 2016

Members of the Wayland Board of Education have the arduous task in the next month of deciding what to do about a proposed bond issue next May. After more than a year having public input meetings, brainstorming sessions with architects and conducting a survey, it appears they will have to...

Watson supervisor’s race has Dem incumbent vs. GOP challenger

October 15, 2016

Perhaps the most watched general election contest for township supervisor in these parts is in Watson Township Nov. 8. It is a rarity in that the incumbent is a Democrat and the challenger is a Republican. Pam Brown is seeking her second four-year term and faces opposition from Kevin Travis....

Dorr Twp. candidate forum features independent candidates

October 14, 2016

Though there is no general election for local offices between Republicans and Democrats Nov. 8, Dorr Township will have a candidate’ forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24, at the township hall. The event will feature five Republican officials, four of them incumbents, and challengers with no party...

Circuit Court hearing Monday to take up issue of Leighton air strip

October 13, 2016

Allegan County Circuit Judge Kevin Cronin will preside over an evidentiary hearing Monday on a restraining order to prohibit planes from flying at the old Martin air strip, where a developer plans to build a private air park near the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and 144th Avenue in Leighton Township....

Leighton Twp. officials preparing to open new hall Tuesday

October 13, 2016

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening held its last meeting at the soon to be old township hall on Kalamazoo Avenue. Most of the business conducted dealt the move into new offices adjacent to the Leighton District Library, 4451 12th St., Moline. Officials said they should be open for business...

Consumers Energy promises improvements for Martin, Gun Lake

October 13, 2016

Consumers Energy has announced a number of improvements to improve reliability in the Delton, Martin and Gun Lake areas after a series of outages related to weather, equipment and trees. "While controlling the weather is beyond our means, updating our equipment and clearing the electric lines lessens the impact weather...

Martin Twp. Board still grappling with cost recovery ordinance

October 12, 2016

The Martin Township Board continues to grapple with a proposed cost recovery ordinance and would like a more simple and specific law. Board members Wednesday evening discussed the proposed ordinance, which would allow the local fire department to recoup costs associated with services provided. Officials are stressing they don’t want...

Incumbent Evans facing nonpartisan opponent in Hopkins Twp.

October 10, 2016

Though it’s a race between an incumbent Republican and a previously defeated opponent with no party affiliation, the Nov. 8 general election contest for township seems unusually interesting. Mark Evans, who is completing his 20th year as supervisor, is opposed by independent Calvin Tuinstra, who has larger than usual number...

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