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Cars2Go closes doors after nearly 5 years in business
Cars2Go of Wayland has closed its doors at 1134 W. Superior St., effective today, March 14. A Facebook posting this morning said, “Thank you to all of our customers that…
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Hopkins FFA Demonstration Team is state champion
The Hopkins FFA Demonstration Team of Lexie Wilson, MaKenna Davis and Laura Velderman Friday won the state championship in the FFA Leadership contest at the Wharton Center at Michigan State…
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Leighton Twp. approves bids for lawn care, dust control
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening decided to stick with Southwest Michigan Dust Control for applying solutions for roads in June, July and August this year. Southwest Michigan has done…
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PCI, aviation expert sought in Leighton air strip issue
Leighton Township Clerk Mary Lou Nieuwenhuis estimated that between 150 and 200 people were in the audience Wednesday night at the Township Planning Commission's hearing on a proposed air park,…
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Whiteford wins State Rep. race easily; Martin’s 4 road mills OK’d
Republican Mary Whiteford has won the special election for 80th District State Representative in an apparent landslide. Meanwhile, a request to approve a four-mill levy for Martin Township roads for…
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Wayland City seeks new planner as Johnsons leave Wade Trim
The Wayland City Planning Commission and City Council are looking for a new planner. Janis Johnson, who had been planning consultant for about a year, has left the Wade Trim…
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Watson cemetery mowing cost is $135 cheaper than in 2015
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening accepted the low bid from M.W. Moore & Sons for $9,700 for mowing services for the township hall and cemeteries. Watson Township Supervisor Pam…
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Presidential primary, state rep. contest will be March 8
Voters are encouraged to go to the polls next Tuesday, March 8, for the presidential primary election in Michigan. The ballot in Martin, Watson,…
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Dan Weber’s work schedule wrecks havoc with Dorr meeting dates
Dorr Township Trustee Dan Weber has changed jobs at least twice in the last year, and it’s wrecked havoc with dates and times of Township Board meetings. Weber, an electrician…
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Five Lakes Brewing may open this summer at Dorr strip mall
If all goes as planned, Lisa and Randy Blain and partners Doug and Cindy Lameyer will open Five Lakes Brewing this summer at the former location of the Seasons in…