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Ex-Wayland principal blasts state’s new law on 3rd-grade reading

October 9, 2016

Former Pine Street Elementary Principal David Britten, now superintendent at Wyoming Godfrey Lee Schools, has written an opinion strongly opposing Michigan’s new law on retaining third-graders who cannot meet reading requirements. Britten, who plans to retire at the end of the current academic year and until recently a life-long Republican,...

Marijuana dispensary at expressway exit proposed in Watson

October 6, 2016

Three local men want to open a medical marijuana dispensary near Exit No. 55 on the U.S.-131 expressway in Watson Township. Eric Pierce and James Graczyk of Hopkins Township and Matt VanVolkinburg of Martin appeared before the Watson Township Board Thursday evening to outline plans and ask for the board’s...

Survey shows Wayland schools have work to do to pass bond

October 4, 2016

The third public forum on Wayland Union schools’ plans to seek a bond proposal next May for new and improved facilities featured results of a survey of 300 district residents. Epic/MRA last month conducted a telephone poll to try to get information about the public’s attitude toward a bond issue...

South Main hours extended for Wayland Fall Fun Fest Oct. 22

October 3, 2016

The sixth annual Fall Fun Fest 2016 is planned for 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, but the Wayland City Council Monday night approved a request to extend closing hours on South Main Street 11 p.m. The council approved a request from Bruce Patrick, proprietor of Daily Brews and...

Wayland gets $2,500 grant to restore trees lost in road projects

October 3, 2016

Wayland apparently is moving quickly to restore its claim of taking trees seriously. City Manager Tim cLean announced Monday night that the city has won a $2,500 grant from Consumers Energy to restore trees lost in the two most recent road projects and the planting will be done on East...

City of Wayland DPW to handle snow removal, lawn care

October 3, 2016

The City of Wayland Department of Public Works will handle snow removal this winter and summer projects such as mowing lawns after action by the City Council Monday night. Council approved a request to create a combined part-time position as Downtown Development Authority ambassador and DPW employee for up to...

First road paving for Dorr will be 144th Avenue to Moline

September 30, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday night unanimously approved sending a work order to the Allegan County Road Commission to pave the unpaved portion of 144th Street between Dorr and Moline. This will be the first step in Dorr Township’s long-term plan to improve roads after the...

Dorr Twp. finally adopts ordinance to approve keeping chickens

September 30, 2016

by Robert M. Traxler The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening re-examined its tabling of nine updated ordinance amendments submitted in August by the Township Planning Commission and decided to approve them. One of the nine closely followed by people in Dorr Township is the one allowing people to keep chickens...

Martin schools plan solar panels within the next 2 years

September 24, 2016

Martin Public School officials plan to be 99% powered by solar energy in the next two years. The Martin Board of Education, at its Sept. 19 meeting, voted to negotiate a contract with Superior Renewable Solutions to install solar panels and systems in school buildings. Superintendent David Harnish told the...

Woman held in Watson crime spree bound over to circuit court

September 20, 2016

A 21-year-old Otsego woman who allegedly took part in a series of crimes last month in Watson Township has been bound over to Allegan County Circuit Court. Haley Jenkins, 21, has pleaded innocent to one count of breaking and entering with intent, two counts of unlawful driving away of an...

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