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GRI Moline offers scaled down development plan
It appears that GRI Moline is coming back with modified request for its proposed residential and commercial development at 5401 Division Ave. on 57 acres , with a trimmed down…
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Martin residents seek air bed & breakfast rules
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening was asked by two local residents, mother and son, to craft an ordinance regulating bed and breakfast businesses. Lori and Chase Meade said a…
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Warehouse planned for odd-shaped parcel
The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan request from Trygon Investment Fund, paving the way for establishment of an industrial warehouse at 1135 133rd Ave. The…
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Dense apartment complex to replace empty Cars2Go?
This was the scene of the razing of the former Cars2Go buildings at the corner of Reno Drive and West Superior Street in 2017. It was an empty parking lot…
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City of Wayland leaf pickup begins Monday, Oct. 21
Deputy City Clerk Joyce Jenkins (left) administers the oath of office to the City of Wayland's newest police officer, Shelby Booth. The City of Wayland’s annual leaf pickup will commence…
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Watson hires Bloom Sluggett as township attorney
The Watson Township Board Thursday evening agreed to contract with Bloom, Sluggett Counselors & Attorneys for services as township attorney. The Grand Rapids firm succeeds Michael Villar in the position.…
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Leighton millage requests are for renewals only
Leighton Township voters in the November general election will be asked to renew two millage levies for public safety services. Though acknowledging millage requests were defeated in the August primary,…
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Council offers city manager’s job to Erik Wilson
The Wayland City Council Monday evening decided to offer a contract for new city manager to Erik Wilson, current supervisor of Texas Township, next to KalamazooI. Wilson succeeds Josh Eggleston,…
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Dorr Twp. Board still unsure about move to new hall
The former CrossWinds Church site, where the new Dorr Township Hall will be located. The aftermath of the purchase of the former CrossWinds Church for a new township hall continues…
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Wayland school bond pool bids to be opened in December
Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves told the Board of Education Monday evening that bids for the new pool project will be opened and reviewed in December. He added that…