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Leighton Twp. Board doubles down in denying GRI Moline rezoning

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening doubled down on denying a rezoning request for a massive residential development on Division Avenue near 12th Street. The board, on a 4-0 vote,…

Editor May 11, 2023

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Martin Township Clerk Denise Dykstra resigns post

Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra Wednesday night resigned her Martin Township Clerk’s position after serving for only six months. She announced to the Martin Township Board, “Because I no longer live…

Editor May 10, 2023

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Hopkins FFA alum is ag teaching award nominee

Samantha Ludlam Hopkins High School graduate Samantha Ludlam has been nominated for the National Association of Agricultural Educators for outstanding teacher. Ludlam, who also holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Wayland’s future featured in Plan Commission moves

Holly McPherson The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night recommended the City Council adopt a new master plan and had an extensive discussion about the possibility of a Central Business…

Editor May 9, 2023

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Wayland Schools takes 1st step to sell project bonds

The Wayland Board of Education Monday night took the first step in making arrangements for the $49.7 million project that was approved by voters only last Tuesday. The board adopted…

Editor May 8, 2023

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Elevated PFAs levels found at W. Elm site in Wayland

WOOD-TV Channel 8 today is reporting the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) is investigating elevated levels of PFAS at Wayland Recycling Inc. at 763 West Elm St. MPART…

Editor May 8, 2023

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Watson receives Allegan Foundation grant for park

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening announced it has received a $2,000 legacy grant from the Allegan Foundation. The board accepted the gift and will use the money for continued…

Editor May 4, 2023

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Wayland City Council has a night of 5 adoption actions

It was “Adoption Night” for the Wayland City Council Monday evening, as four resolutions and an ordinance all got the green light. Perhaps most significant was adopting a resolution to…

Editor May 1, 2023

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Dorr trustee still fighting battle for farm preservation

Dr. EL. Kersten “That which does not destroy me merely delays the inevitable.” — Dr. E.L. Kersten, notorious demotivator, despair.com Conservative folks who still oppose the inevitability of urban and…

Editor April 28, 2023

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Supt. Reeves gets positive informal review of his job

Tim Reeves Patricia Velie The Wayland Board of Education held an informal evaluation Monday night of Supt. Tim Reeves’ first year on the job and was told it may not…

Editor April 24, 2023