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Gun Lake Casino ranked No. 1 for 3rd straight year

August 31, 2023

Gun Lake Casino has been named the best casino in West Michigan for the third consecutive year in a poll by Revue Magazine. The recognition is part of Revue’s eighth annual "Best of the West" poll circulated to nearly 20,000 subscribers. “We are proud to receive this recognition as the...

Decision on sustainable business park on hold

August 30, 2023

The sustainable business business park project on 250 acres at the northwest corner of Dorr Township has been delayed at least until October. The Kent County Board of Commissioners last week tabled a proposal to move forward with a plan to establish such a park with emphasis on recycling materials...

Sandra Morris denies she has resigned Hopkins Township Treasurer’s post

August 27, 2023

Sandra Morris Sandra Morris has sent Townbroadcast a letter denying that she has resigned her position. Townbroadcast reported she resigned her position as treasurer of Hopkins Township because it was mentioned on the agenda for the Aug. 14 meeting of the Township Board. Morris explained that the item was placed...

Dorr Sustainable Business Park outlook still uncertain

August 25, 2023

Not everybody is enthusiastic about prospects for sustainable business park at a Dorr Township site formerly targeted for a new landfill. Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling Thursday evening told Township Board members the Kent County Board of Commissioners appear to be evenly split about a proposal to use a 250-acre...

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Dorr Township Board denies rezoning at Commerce & 142nd

August 24, 2023

Engineer Matt Cole states his case, Developer Jon Burke and engineer Matt Cole had reasonable hopes for winning rezoning Thursday night from the Dorr Township Board for a parcel at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Commerce Street. But it was not to be. A request to rezone the parcel...

Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together

August 21, 2023

Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate her position from simply clerk to director of administrative services. The move results in additional duties, but also a boost...

Relief in sight soon for Wayland’s traffic issues?

August 21, 2023

Traffic issues in the City of Wayland soon should see some relief, as City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday night that South Main Street paving should start Wednesday. South Main, one of the most traveled arteries in the city, has been impassible since spring for local traffic...

Plan Commission forgives LKQ junk car violations

August 15, 2023

Representatives from the LKQ auto salvage business appeared before the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night to apologize profusely for allowing junk cars to be seen easily in its parking lot. Their presence followed their reception of a letter from Dorr Township Zoning Enforcement Administrator Lori Castello of Professional Code...

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Wayland school board gets ready for academic year

August 14, 2023

School starts next Monday in Wayland for a half day and the local Board of Education is among those getting ready. The board Monday evening approved bids for two school bond-related projects, provided information about the state of the finances at the close of the 2022-23 fiscal year and received...

Leighton Township Board deals with water matters

August 10, 2023

Chris Machiela The subject of water dominated the business of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening. The board tabled a request from Michigan Geological Survey program to conduct a survey on water tables near the fire department’s Green Lake station. The geological group, associated with Western Michigan University, said it...

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