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Hopkins Twp. Plan Commission has busy meeting May 24
The Hopkins Township Planning will have a big meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the village/township hall. Not only will the commission have a public hearing on its…
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Wayland schools’ financial picture continues to improve
The budget picture for the Wayland Union school district at the end of this fiscal year continues to improve. Finance Director Bill Melching told school board members Thursday night that…
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Second casino funding forum has more interest, same results
There was a better turnout from the public Thursday evening at the Wayland Board of Education’s second forum on spending funds from the Gun Lake Casino. No one showed at…
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CDXX Boutique pot exchange reborn in Orangeville Twp.
Jerry Dan Patrick and Lisa Edwards, owners of the controversial CDXX Boutique that was shut down last January in Martin Township, have opened a new store in Orangeville Township. They…
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Schools’ facilities needs hearing may be as early as June 6
The Wayland Board of Education may have a public hearing on future facilities needs as early as Monday, June 6. The board earlier this year scrapped plans to have a…
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Dorr Twp. road millage request to be back on ballot Aug. 2
The special Dorr Township Roads Committee is laying out a plan to inform voters about the need to pass a three-mill request for repairs, improvements and paving of local roads…
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Golf cart, most ORV use around Green Lake permitted
Leighton Township officials hope an old issue about use of golf carts and off-road vehicles (ORVs) at Green Lake has finally been resolved. The Township Board Thursday evening adopted a…
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Air park developer submits new scaled-down proposal
There’s a new twist in the continuing controversy over a proposed air park in Leighton Township. Developer Clark Galloway has introduced a revised, scaled down plan for installing an air…
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Dorr Fire Dept. helping take care of 2 facing health issues
The Dorr Fire Department is determined to take care of its own, and it’s been providing support for two members facing serious health challenges. Roger Lam and David Crowe both…
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Martin Twp. OKs bids for mowing, dust control, dumpsters
Annual preparations for budget are approaching, and the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved several expenditures for bidded services. The Township Board scheduled a workshop on the 2016-17 fiscal year…