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Dorr Twp. Board rejects parcel development plan

Joe Agostinelli A plan to redevelop a 129-acre industrial-commercial parcel suffered a severe blow from the Dorr Township Board Thursday night. The board declined to send a letter of support…

Editor October 26, 2023

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Wayland Supt. seeks better communication forums

Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves Monday night asked Wayland Board of Education members if there is a better way for him to communicate with the public. He said he…

Editor October 24, 2023

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DPE Ventures granted site plan approval for addition

Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan for an addition at DPE Ventures, 4678 Division, just north of LKQ. The company, which manufactures new…

Editor October 17, 2023

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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates

The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to…

Editor October 16, 2023

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Hopkins Village voters to be asked to restore levy

The Village of Hopkins in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, election will ask local voters to restore the authorized 10-mill levy. Local officials say passage of the request will result in…

Editor October 14, 2023

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Walinga USA wins OK to join industrial district

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to allow Walinga USA entry into an industrial development district so it can apply for tax breaks. Walinga, manufacturer of pneumatic…

Editor October 12, 2023

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Martin Supt. explains Nov. 7 school bond proposal

Supt. Samantha Ball Martin School District voters will be asked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, to approve an extension of the current bond rate for seven more years to fund infrastructure…

Editor October 11, 2023

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ITC granted site plan for downsizing building

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave its approval to a proposed site plan from the Michigan Electric Transmission Co. (ITC) at 801 S. Main St. ITC, which manufactures…

Editor October 10, 2023

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Wayland school buses to have Internet for students

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening approved a proposal to provide wi-fi Internet service for students on 23 buses in the fleet. The board has agreed to pay ByteSpeed…

Editor October 10, 2023

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Hopkins Township plays musical chairs to fill seat

Sandra Morris The Hopkins Township Board played some musical chairs Monday night to fill a vacancy. In the wake of the resignation of Sandra Morris as treasurer, Clerk Eric Alberta…

Editor October 9, 2023