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

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…

Editor October 9, 2016

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Marijuana dispensary at expressway exit proposed in Watson

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…

Editor October 6, 2016

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Survey shows Wayland schools have work to do to pass bond

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.…

Editor October 4, 2016

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

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

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

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

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City of Wayland DPW to handle snow removal, lawn care

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…

Editor October 3, 2016

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

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…

Editor September 30, 2016

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Dorr Twp. finally adopts ordinance to approve keeping chickens

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…

Editor September 30, 2016

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Martin schools plan solar panels within the next 2 years

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…

Editor September 24, 2016

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Woman held in Watson crime spree bound over to circuit court

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,…

Editor September 20, 2016