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Gun Lake Casino ranked No. 1 for 3rd straight year
Gun Lake Casino has been named the best casino in West Michigan for the third consecutive year in a poll by Revue Magazine. The recognition is part of Revue’s eighth…
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Decision on sustainable business park on hold
The sustainable business business park project on 250 acres at the northwest corner of Dorr Township has been delayed at least until October. The Kent County Board of Commissioners last…
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Sandra Morris denies she has resigned Hopkins Township Treasurer’s post
Sandra Morris Sandra Morris has sent Townbroadcast a letter denying that she has resigned her position. Townbroadcast reported she resigned her position as treasurer of Hopkins Township because it was…
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Dorr Sustainable Business Park outlook still uncertain
Not everybody is enthusiastic about prospects for sustainable business park at a Dorr Township site formerly targeted for a new landfill. Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling Thursday evening told Township…
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Dorr Township Board denies rezoning at Commerce & 142nd
Engineer Matt Cole states his case, Developer Jon Burke and engineer Matt Cole had reasonable hopes for winning rezoning Thursday night from the Dorr Township Board for a parcel at…
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Wayland City, Twp. may face Prop 2 task together
Bob Genetski There was good news and bad news Monday night for Wayland City Clerk Lee Ann Clausen. The good news was the City Council adopted a resolution to elevate…
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Relief in sight soon for Wayland’s traffic issues?
Traffic issues in the City of Wayland soon should see some relief, as City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday night that South Main Street paving should start…
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Plan Commission forgives LKQ junk car violations
Representatives from the LKQ auto salvage business appeared before the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night to apologize profusely for allowing junk cars to be seen easily in its parking…
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Wayland school board gets ready for academic year
School starts next Monday in Wayland for a half day and the local Board of Education is among those getting ready. The board Monday evening approved bids for two school…
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Leighton Township Board deals with water matters
Chris Machiela The subject of water dominated the business of the Leighton Township Board Thursday evening. The board tabled a request from Michigan Geological Survey program to conduct a survey…