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GRI Moline’s plans for development foiled
GRI Moline’s modified request for rezoning to build a 248-unit residential development at 5401 Division Ave. on 57 acres was turned down on a 6-1 vote Wednesday evening by the…
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WHS making strides against school skippers
COVER PHOTO: The winner of this year’s Christmas card contest is Lillyanna Terry, a fourth-grader at Pine Street Elementary. She is shown with her principal, Robyn Robinson. The Wayland High…
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City to begin tackling lead pipes removal challenge
Mayor Jennifer Antel reads a proclamation honoring outgoing City Councilman Abe Garcia for his service on the City Council and Planning Commission. COVER PHOTO: City Clerk Leanne Clausen has been…
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Dorr board still busy with plans for new twp. hall
Dorr Township Board members continue to spend most of their meeting preparing to move into the new township hall at the former Crossroads Church site further east on 142nd Avenue.…
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Dorr Twp. parcel next to expressway rezoning is recommended
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended Township Board approval of a rezoning request for a 55-acre parcel across the street from the Copart car business. The request was…
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Leighton Board not interested in request closing 136th Avenue
COVER PHOTO: Leighton Township Clerk Rachel Fennema swears in Supervisor Steve Wolbrink. Both are beginning their second four-year terms. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening was asked by the Allegan…
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Leighton planners kick the can down the road
The Leighton Township Planning Commission could be accused of kicking the can down the road, but members insist there are good reasons. The commission voted unanimously after a public hearing…
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Old health center needs new parking lot, roof
The Wayland Board if Education Monday evening learned that the parking lot at the recently purchased former West Michigan Health Center will need a complete makeover. The board earlier this…
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Watson Twp. ordinance tweaks crafted to cope with development
The Watson Township Board Thursday night voted 5-0 to accept amendments to the local zoning ordinance to better handle private drives in rural agricultural areas. Trustee John Caras said the…
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GOP stampede features comeback by Donald Trump
To say that the Republican Party regained its chops Tuesday in the general election would be an understatement. Not only did standard bearer Donald Trump win a second term as…