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County shelter severing ties with Wishbone Pet Rescue

The Wishbone Pet Rescue Alliance is protesting the Allegan County Board of Commissioners’ decision to sever ties between the alliance at the animal shelter. County officials notified Wishbone they would…

Editor October 8, 2023

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Four candidates seek 3 seats on Wayland Council

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast incorrectly published this story this past weekend with wrong information that Abe Garcia was seeking re-election. The incumbent councilwoman seeking another two-year term actually is Tracy Bivins.…

Editor October 7, 2023

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Maintenance costs for new Watson park may be $4,500

Watson Township Trustee John Caras told his board colleagues Thursday evening that the estimated cost for maintenance is $4,500 a year for the new Seven Generations Park at the corner…

Editor October 5, 2023

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City’s 2nd retail cannabis business to open Oct. 13

JARS, the City of Wayland’s second cannabis retail shop, is scheduled to have a grand opening at its downtown location Friday, Oct. 13. JARS cannabis will do business on South…

Editor October 2, 2023

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Dorr sustainable business park project is paused

The sustainable business park project for the northeast corner of Dorr Township has been paused because the anchor tenant, Continuous Materials, hasn’t been able to secure the funding needed for…

Editor September 28, 2023

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Wayland bond project gets the green light to proceed

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night decided to proceed as planned with the already started bond project work that was approved by voters last May. Board members were visited…

Editor September 25, 2023

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Dorr solar ordinance public hearing will be held Oct. 17

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night set a public hearing for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, on a proposed solar energy systems ordinance. The commission and Professional Code Inspections…

Editor September 19, 2023

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Dorr Plan Commission gives OK to Core & Main

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening gave the green light to construction supply distributor by approving a site plan request for a parcel to the immediate east of the…

Editor September 19, 2023

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Wayland Twp. announces on-line burial search tool

Wayland Township has announced the addition of an online burial search of its cemeteries to its website, include West and East Elmwood, Germond and Hill cemeteries. To find someone in…

Editor September 18, 2023

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City of Wayland may sell lot next to Henika Library

The Wayland City Council meeting was moved to the fire station Monday night to accommodate the auditor. The City of Wayland may sell the property immediately south of the Henika…

Editor September 18, 2023