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New Dorr Twp. rules relax restrictions on keeping chickens

It appears that the chickens soon will be able to come home to roost in Dorr Township. The Township Planning Commission, in front of a near-record eight residents in attendance,…

Editor August 16, 2016

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City to apply again for state grants to build recreation trail

And the continuing saga continues for the City of Wayland’s attempts to have a non-motorized paved recreation trail built 1.2 miles along the interurban. The Wayland City Council Monday evening…

Editor August 15, 2016

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Leighton Twp. continues to prepare to move into new digs

Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer told his colleagues Thursday night that work on the new township hall is “a little ahead of schedule.” The facility is being constructed as an…

Editor August 12, 2016

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Air park issue returns for Leighton Board, Plan Commission

After a brief period of dormancy, the air park issue resurfaced in a big way Thursday night at the Leighton Township Board meeting. The board was told that Dr. Michael…

Editor August 11, 2016

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Martin Twp. Board to interview 3 finalists for assessor’s job

The Martin Township Board plans to interview three finalists for the job of township assessor in a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. The person selected will succeed…

Editor August 10, 2016

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Wayland schools’ 3rd bond refunding saves $320,000

Wayland Union School District taxpayers will save an additional $320,409 in interest in its third bond refunding this year. The estimated savings is based on refunding series C bonds from…

Editor August 9, 2016

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Wayland Auto Sales shuttered by Mich. Secretary of State

Wayland Motor Sales is one of two West Michigan auto dealerships that have been closed by the Michigan Secretary of State's office. Wayland Motor Sales. 159 N. Main St., and…

Editor August 8, 2016

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School board raises concerns about shared business services plan

A proposal for Wayland Union schools to provide business services to the Johanneburg-Lewiston district ran into some opposition from Board of Education members Monday night. The idea, presented at the…

Editor August 8, 2016

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Otsego couple identified in Watson Township crime spree

A 34-year-old man and 21-year-old woman, both from Otsego, have been arrested by Allegan County Sheriff’s deterctives and deputies in connection with three break-ins and two burglaries in Watson Township.…

Editor August 5, 2016

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Abandoned Watson Twp. house, barn must come down

The abandoned house and barn on the south side of 118th Avenue just west of the Watson Township Hall will have to come down soon under the township’s dangerous building…

Editor August 4, 2016