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Dorr Twp. Hall electric sign purchase approved for $16,500

The Dorr Township Hall property soon will have an electronic sign to tell local residents about local happenings and warn them about dangerous conditions. The Township Board Tuesday night approved…

Editor October 27, 2015

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Shelbyville man accidentally shoots self while duck hunting

A 28-year-old Shelbyville man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while kayaking and hunting at Otis Lake in Rutland Township, Barry County. Troopers from the Wayland post of the Michigan State…

Editor October 27, 2015

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Perrigo to cut 800 jobs worldwide to thwart hostile takeover bid

Perrigo, Allegan County’s largest employer, plans to eliminate 800 jobs worldwide and buy back $2 billion of shares to thwart a hostile takeover bid by Mylan NV. Officials said the…

Editor October 22, 2015

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Wayland schools’ lunch program for St. Therese may be eliminated

The lunch programs in which Wayland Union Schools serve St. Therese, St. Stanislaus and Moline Christian schools may be in danger of being eliminated. The reason is the same as…

Editor October 20, 2015

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Freda’s Fish Fry officially closes as Acqua In Vino opens in Wayland

As Freda's Fish Fry restaurant closes on North Main Street in Wayland, the Acqua In Vino specialty wine and cheese shop has opened on South Main. Alicia Thorpe, owner of…

Editor October 20, 2015

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Committee of 3 search for Wayland City Manager begins Nov. 2

A three-person Wayland City Council subcommittee will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to begin sifting through applications tor a city manager to succeed Mike Selden. Selden is leaving…

Editor October 19, 2015

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State appropriations chair explains budget and funding roads

State Rep. Al Pscholka, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, agrees with criticism that Lansing must do something about roads, but insists lawmakers have a very small amount of money…

Editor October 15, 2015

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New wrinkle regarding 2007 ordinance could sink CDXX Boutique

Though the Penasee Globe did not attend any of the meetings and has reported nothing about the CDXX Boutique medical marijuana exchange, it has supplied a new wrinkle that could…

Editor October 15, 2015

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Rachelle Smit appointed Carrie Coburn’s successor as Martin Twp. clerk

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening appointed Rachelle Smit to succeed Carrie Coburn as township clerk, beginning Jan. 1. Coburn resigned last month after serving in the post for the…

Editor October 14, 2015

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Wayland Plan Commission sends 3 ordinances to City Council

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night voted unanimously to send to the City Council its recommendations in favor of three new ordinances. The first of the three amends regulations…

Editor October 13, 2015