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Daughter of board member, teacher faces serious health issues

Wayland Board of Education member Pete Zondervan and his wife, Kristiana Kay, have had a difficult week since the birth Sept. 3 of their daughter, Kinsley Kristiana, a third grade…

Editor September 7, 2015

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Martin Twp. Plan Commission tables action on pot dispensary ordinance

The Martin Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 Tuesday night to table action on a proposed ordinance against dispensing medical marijuana. The commission heard a lot of comments from the nearly…

Editor September 1, 2015

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Wayland schools’ credit rating downgrade may affect a bond

The Wayland Union school district is one of 43 in Michigan whose credit ratings have been downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service. Wayland and Allegan both were downgraded from A1 to…

Editor August 31, 2015

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House panel alleges Reps. Gamrat, Courser guilty of coverup

The Detroit News today is reporting that a Michigan House of Representatives report maintains that State Reps. Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat “misused” their offices, staff and taxpayer resources to…

Editor August 31, 2015

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Bridal Lane to close up shop in Dorr after 25 years in business

Bridal Lane soon will close its doors after 25 years in business. Reka Stora and husband Ron have operated the clothing and bridal fashion business on 142nd Avenue since purchasing…

Editor August 29, 2015

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Six new buses purchased, delivered to Wayland Union Schools

Wayland Union Schools purchased six new buses, which were delivered this week to the Transportation Building. The cost to purchase the buses was $165,000 over a three-year period using $43,000/year…

Editor August 28, 2015

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Dorr Township Committee to search for replacement of attorney

The Dorr Township Board is seeking the services of a new attorney by the end of the year. A special committee made up of Treasurer Jim Martin and Trustees John…

Editor August 26, 2015

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Did Dorr Trustee Tuinstra’s halting demolition come back to bite him?

A somewhat controversial action taken about two and a half years ago by Dorr Township Trustee John Tuinstra may have come back to bite him Tuesday night. Tuinstra introduced an…

Editor August 25, 2015

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Dorr Township Board approves buying 2 speed limit traffic signs

The Dorr Township Board Tuesday evening voted to buy one flashing speed limit sign and a solar-powered radar sign to increase safety for pedestrians as motorists approach the heart of…

Editor August 25, 2015

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Dorr gazebo may be moved instead to Township Library site

The gazebo that used to be on the northeast corner of the intersection of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street in downtown Dorr may be moved to the Dorr Township Library.…

Editor August 25, 2015