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Dems object to Allegan County GOP’s manifesto

The Allegan County Democratic Party has issued a written protest against “a letter from right-wing activists in Allegan County” that was leaked earlier this week. Allegan County Democratic Party Chair…

Editor April 21, 2023

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Hopkins FFA chosen as 1 of Michigan’s top chapters

Pictured above, the Chapter Officer Team (L to R): Emilie Coffey, VP; Leah Ellis, Reporter; Kaden Petroshus, Sentinel; Gracie Langlois, President; Tally Laarman, Secretary; Colby Tucker, Treasurer. by Kimberly Bollone The Hopkins FFA was named one…

Editor April 20, 2023

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Biggby drive-through coffee shop likely coming to Dorr

Engineer Matt Cole presents Planning Commissioners with a site plan for a pole barn at the Donjon location near 142nd Avenue and Commerce Drive, which was recommended to the Township…

Editor April 18, 2023

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Main Street construction project to get started soon

EDITOR'S NOTE: The editor-reporter erred in describing the Main Street project and a street widening. The project will include a left-turn lane in the middle of the street on Main…

Editor April 17, 2023

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What about the cost of the school bond proposal?

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is another question-and-answer style of information article about the May 2 Wayland Union Schools bond issue. Voters are reminded they will are permitted to vote by…

Editor April 16, 2023

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Leighton unhappy with WAEMS bill, accountability

Leighton Township officials are not happy with the Wayland Area Emergency Services bill for the next year and they’re even talking a look at taking their business elsewhere. Leighton is…

Editor April 14, 2023

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Leighton denies developer’s massive project plans again

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.…

Editor April 14, 2023

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Martin Twp., county hope to work out library issue

“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…

Editor April 12, 2023

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Ex-Wayland schools official suing Kalamazoo Board

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.…

Editor April 11, 2023

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Wayland Schools to contract Internet-based mental health service

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…

Editor April 10, 2023