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Tuesday is Election Day in Wayland, Hopkins, Martin
COVER PHOTO: City Hall clerks' office will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Monday to accommodate voters three days before Election Day. Though 2023 is referred…
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Watson continues to spend its federal ARPA funds
COVER PHOTO: This wall TV was added to the township hall meeting room, as board members projected agenda items onto the device, purchased with federal ARPA funds, and were able…
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Dorr Twp., Rep. Smit are on same page on state issues
State Rep. Rachelle Smit of Shelbyville came calling on the Dorr Township Board Thursday evening and learned she and local officials share discomfort with state government. Smith told board members…
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Dorr Twp. Board rejects parcel development plan
Joe Agostinelli A plan to redevelop a 129-acre industrial-commercial parcel suffered a severe blow from the Dorr Township Board Thursday night. The board declined to send a letter of support…
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Wayland Supt. seeks better communication forums
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves Monday night asked Wayland Board of Education members if there is a better way for him to communicate with the public. He said he…
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DPE Ventures granted site plan approval for addition
Bob Wagner The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan for an addition at DPE Ventures, 4678 Division, just north of LKQ. The company, which manufactures new…
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Wayland City Council deals with bids, leaf pickup dates
The Wayland City Council Monday evening dealt with three bids, approving three purchases. The council approved bids from: LaFountaine Dodge of Lansing for $40,903, buying a new police cruiser to…
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Hopkins Village voters to be asked to restore levy
The Village of Hopkins in the Tuesday, Nov. 7, election will ask local voters to restore the authorized 10-mill levy. Local officials say passage of the request will result in…
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Walinga USA wins OK to join industrial district
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to allow Walinga USA entry into an industrial development district so it can apply for tax breaks. Walinga, manufacturer of pneumatic…
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Martin Supt. explains Nov. 7 school bond proposal
Supt. Samantha Ball Martin School District voters will be asked by Tuesday, Nov. 7, to approve an extension of the current bond rate for seven more years to fund infrastructure…