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Leighton denies developer’s massive project plans again

April 14, 2023

GRI Moline, developer of a proposed residential and commercial-industrial project on the east side of Division, was back before Leighton Township officials again Thursday night and was turned down again. The developer’s requests for rezoning to accommodate the project were recommended for denial by the Planning Commission in February and...

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Martin Twp., county hope to work out library issue

April 12, 2023

“We can work it out” — The Beatles The Martin Township Board and Allegan County On Point program representative Gina Berry are trying to work out a potential problem with the mother of a developmentally disabled student. The board Wednesday night fielded a complaint from Watson Township resident Chenaan Eastman,...

Ex-Wayland schools official suing Kalamazoo Board

April 11, 2023

James English Former Wayland Union Schools Assistant Supt. James English is striking back at Kalamazoo Public Schools after being fired several months ago as assistant superintendent of business and operations. The Kalamazoo Public Schools Board of Education fired English, last December, claiming he paid more than $91,000 to an outside organization...

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Wayland Schools to contract Internet-based mental health service

April 10, 2023

The Wayland Board of Education voted 5-1 Monday night to give an Internet-based mental health assistance program a try at least from now to August 2024. The board agreed to contract with the Clayful firm at no cost to the local district because a $92,448 grant from the State of...

Watson Twp. Board quickly appoints a new treasurer

April 6, 2023

Tera Davis The Watson Township Board Thursday evening appointed Tera Davis as new treasurer, effective almost immediately. Davis, wife of newly-appointed zoning enforcement administrator James Davis, will begin duties quickly because the position essentially is vacant. Outgoing Treasurer Stephanie Caulder announced her resignation only a week ago, but Clerk Kelli...

Oil tank fire wasn’t as bad as it seemed, officials say

April 3, 2023

It appears the spectacular fire March 27 in Wayland Township had a lot of bark, but not a lot of bite. That’s what seemed to be the consensus Monday night at the regular meeting of the Wayland Township Board, which was successful in summoning Allegan County emergency management personnel, Wayland...

Watson Treasurer takes new job at Mackinac Island

March 28, 2023

Watson Township Treasurer Stephanie Caulder will resign next month to take a job as administrative assistant for the Mackinac Island Police Department. “I'll be relocating and will no longer be able to fulfill my duties,” Caulder said. “I am sad to leave Watson Township, but I am excited to begin...

Eggleston wins modest raise as city manager

March 27, 2023

Josh Eggleston Wayland City Manager Joshua Eggleston was granted a modest raise Monday evening at the City Council meeting. Eggleston, who came to Wayland in 2018 from Durand, Wisc., where he had served as municipal administrator for four and a half years.He also held municipal job at two locations in...

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Wayland schools may use mental health service

March 27, 2023

Members of Wayland Board of Education Monday night were told that students in the post-Covid era are struggling with mental and emotional issues, and they will decide at their April 10 meeting whether to sign a contract with a service that promises to help. The board Monday night in a...

School officials promise bond also will help robotics

March 24, 2023

The Wayland Union High Schools’ Robotics team this weekend is competing in the state contest at Grand Valley State University, placing third at the end of the first day. The Wildcats’ group No. 6090 was a national quarterfinalist and proponents of the May 2 bond proposal are highlighting this program’s...

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