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County shelter severing ties with Wishbone Pet Rescue

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The Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance is protesting the Allegan County Board of Commissioners’ decision to sever ties between the alliance at the animal shelter. County officials notified Wishbone they would not the three-year contract to manage the shelter, ending a 14-year management relationship. The current contract expires Dec. 31.  “We believe...
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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins. The year 2023 is referred to as an off-year election, and the biggest day of decision this year will be...
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Maintenance costs for new Watson park may be $4,500

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Watson Township Trustee John Caras told his board colleagues Thursday evening that the estimated cost for maintenance is $4,500 a year for the new Seven Generations Park at the corner of 20th Street and M-222. Caris said the maintenance would include snow plowing and lawn mowing at the site, which...
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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

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JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South Main Street at the former Simply Celia’s Bakery and Restaurant, next door to the Mi Guadalajara Mexican restaurant. The City...
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Dorr sustainable business park project is paused

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The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township has been paused because the anchor tenant, Continuous Materials, hasn’t been able to secure the funding needed for startup. Continuous Materials plans to manufacture siding, roofing and ceiling parts from discarded plastic glass and other so-called recycling items...
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Wayland bond project gets the green light to proceed

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The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to proceed as planned with the already started bond project work that was approved by voters last May. Board members were visited by representatives from Triangle Construction and Tower Pinskter Architects to review some of the work that has already begun for...
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Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance. The commission and Professional Code Inspections have been working on the issue for several months, but finally decided to take it before the public next month....
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Dorr Plan Commission gives OK to Core & Main

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The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave the green light to construction supply distributor by approving a site plan request for a parcel to the immediate east of the Copart business. Work is expected to get under way at the Core & Main company, manufacturer of specialized distributor of...
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Wayland Twp. announces on-line burial search tool

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Wayland Township has announced the addition of an online burial search of its cemeteries to its website, include West and East Elmwood, Germond and Hill cemeteries. To find someone in the burial, enter a surname and a first name, if known. The result may provide the year of birth, date...
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City of Wayland may sell lot next to Henika Library

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The Wayland City Council meeting was moved to the fire station Monday night to accommodate the auditor. The City of Wayland may sell the property immediately south of the Henika Library. The City Council Monday night authorized City Manager Josh Eggleston to issue requests for proposals for the potential sale...
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