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Tim Johnson hired as plan consultant for Watson Twp.

Tim Johnson, co-owner of Main Street Planners of Grand Rapids, was selected as new planning consultant for Watson Township at the board’s Thursday evening meeting. Johnson succeeds longtime planner Mark…

Editor May 5, 2016

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Woman nabbed for providing heroin that killed Wayland man

Ashley Ashbrook, 30, who was wanted for providing heroin to a Wayland man who overdosed on the drug last fall, has been taken into custody. Authorities said Ashbrook was arrested…

Editor May 5, 2016

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Wayland schools saving $6.2 million in bond interest

The Wayland Union school district has sold its 2016 refunding bonds, Series A and Series B,  saving taxpayers $6,278,000 in interest. Wayland schools sold $22,455,000 refunding bonds, Series A and…

Editor May 3, 2016

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City of Wayland to have new electric sign installed

An electronic sign will be installed on West Superior Street in front of the fire station in Wayland. The Wayland City Council Monday decided to spend $22,944.11 for the 2x8-foot…

Editor May 2, 2016

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Three area twp. supervisors to face election contests

Three local township supervisors will be opposed this year in elections, one of them in a general and the other two in the August primary. Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling…

Editor April 30, 2016

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Dorr Twp.deals with dust control, gravel and chickens

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening accepted the low bid for two dust control applications, agreed to two miles of gravel work this summer and promised to look into rules…

Editor April 28, 2016

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Dorr debates on transparency yield 2 deadlocked votes

More discussions about proper governance and transparency resulted in two 3-3 deadlocked votes Thursday evening at the Dorr Township Board meeting. John Tuinstra moved to have the clerk and the…

Editor April 28, 2016

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Hopkins school district sinking fund vote will be May 3

Hopkins Public Schools will ask voters in the district Tuesday, May 3, to approve a sinking fund for 1.6 mills over five years to pay for facility improvement projects. Some…

Editor April 27, 2016

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Former Wayland principal Dave Britten to retire as Lee Supt.

Wyoming Godfrey Lee Superintendent David Britten has announced his retirement at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. Britten, 61, who is stepping down after eight years at the helm…

Editor April 27, 2016

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Martin area woman killed in traffic crash in Watson Twp.

A 22-year-old woman from the Martin was killed in a traffic crash Tuesday evening on M-222 near 19th Street in Watson Township. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Wayland Post…

Editor April 27, 2016