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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…

Editor April 14, 2016

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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…

Editor April 14, 2016

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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…

Editor April 13, 2016

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Gun Lake Casino to double in size, add entertainment, dining

The Gun Lake Casino in summer 2017 the casino will be almost twice its current size, including a buffet restaurant, a high limit gaming room and a new Stage 131…

Editor April 13, 2016

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Hilliards Park improvements OK’d by Hopkins Board

The Hopkins Township Board Monday night approved the expenditure of up to $6,000 for improvements at the Hilliards Park on 135th Avenue next to the General Store. The board had…

Editor April 12, 2016

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Van Volkinburg, Ritz latest inductees for WHS Hall of Fame

Wayland Union High School students will be recognized for their academic achievement at the annual Scholastic Honors Night/Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at…

Editor April 12, 2016

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Hopkins Twp. voters to face 2 ballot issues in primary

Hopkins Township voters in the Aug. 2 primary election will be faced with two financial ballot issues, for roads and for a new recycling agreement. The Township Board Monday night…

Editor April 11, 2016

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Zondervans seek help from public in daughter’s health crisis

Wayland Board of Education member Pete Zondervan and his wife, Kristiana Kay, continue to deal with their daughter Kinsley's serious health issues since she was born last Sept. 3. Kinsley,…

Editor April 7, 2016

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Watson Township to consider Johnsons’ planning bid

The Watson Township Board will evaluate a proposal from Tim Johnson of Main Street Planners to provide planning services for the township. Johnson, who re-started Main Street with his wife,…

Editor April 7, 2016

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Watson Township adopts budget with healthy fund balance

The Watson Township Board adopted a balanced 2016-17 fiscal year budget of $218,850 in both revenue and expenditures after a public hearing Thursday night. Township Treasurer Sue Jones reported the…

Editor April 7, 2016