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Councilman Sloan must run for seat as a write-in Nov. 8
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…
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Audit confirms that Wayland schools in good budget shape
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…
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Wayland school board has about a month to decide on bond
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…
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Watson supervisor’s race has Dem incumbent vs. GOP challenger
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…
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Dorr Twp. candidate forum features independent candidates
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,…
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Circuit Court hearing Monday to take up issue of Leighton air strip
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…
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Leighton Twp. officials preparing to open new hall Tuesday
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…
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Consumers Energy promises improvements for Martin, Gun Lake
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.…
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Martin Twp. Board still grappling with cost recovery ordinance
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,…
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Incumbent Evans facing nonpartisan opponent in Hopkins Twp.
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,…