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Bob Wagner runs Plan Commission chairmanship streak to 41 years
The Dorr Township Planning Commission re-elected officers at its meeting Tuesday night. Bob Wagner, who has been a member of the…
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Gun Lake Tribe withholds state payment in lottery dispute
The Gun Lake Band of Potawatomis’ recent dispute with state over on-line lottery sales could result in staff layoffs in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Steve Arwood, chief executive officer…
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Mary Whiteford to seek embattled State Rep. Gamrat’s seat
Mary Whiteford has announced she will be a candidate in next August's Republican primary for state representative in the 80th District. Whiteford, a resident of Casco Township, was one of…
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Negotiations on possibility of area fire district continue
The City of Wayland, Wayland Township and Yankee Springs Township held preliminary talks Thursday evening on the possibility of creating a fire district to include all three municipalities. Yankee Springs…
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Wayland City Council decides against soliciting ordinance
The Wayland City Council Monday evening grappled with the possibility of adopting a solicitors' license ordinance, but then decided against it. The Planning Commission earlier had discussed the idea and…
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Foreclosed W. Superior house sold by city to Byron Center couple
The old dilapidated house at 430 W. Superior St. finally was sold Monday night to a Byron Center couple who plan to fix it up and make it attractive and…
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Public hearing on Martin Twp. marijuana ordinance is Sept. 1
The Martin Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, on a proposed medical marijuana ordinance amendment. The hearing will take place at the…
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Leighton Twp. approves creation of Lake Residential District
The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution to allow creation of a Lake Residential District around Green Lake. Approval came just 24 hours after the Township Planning Commission…
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Wayland man killed when van collides with tree service truck
Howard Simmons, 80, of Wayland, was killed Thursday when the mini-van he was driving collided with a tree service bucket truck near the corner of Patterson Avenue and 108th Street…
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Leighton officials still want new hall, but seek lower expenses
Leighton Township officials still want to do business in a new and more spacious township hall, but they say they need to seek options to reduce costs of such a…