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Wayland schools may offer Internet services on buses

The Wayland Union School District may offer wi-fi Internet access on its bus fleet this academic year. The Board of Education Monday considered a proposal to pay $75,555, all of…

Editor September 11, 2023

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Watson to use ARPA funds for tech improvements

The Watson Township Board spent much of its time Thursday evening answering the call of progress with technology. And much of it will be paid for by federal American Rescue…

Editor September 8, 2023

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South Main construction project end delayed again

The South Main Street paving project has been snake bitten again. Just when it looked like everything was finished last week, including the paving, City Manager Josh Eggleston Tuesday night…

Editor September 5, 2023

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Mass of Christian burial Saturday for Mary Hitzler

Mary Hitzler, age 78, died Friday, Aug. 31,. Mary was a social butterfly; she had a beautiful smile. Mary enjoyed traveling all over the world with her family. Mary’s favorite…

Editor September 2, 2023

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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…

Editor August 31, 2023

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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…

Editor August 30, 2023

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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…

Editor August 27, 2023

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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…

Editor August 25, 2023

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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…

Editor August 24, 2023

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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…

Editor August 21, 2023