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Sustainable business park granted PUD zoning by Dorr

A engineer explains some of the details of the sustainable business project in Dorr Township. The sustainable business park proposed for the northeast corner of Dorr Township cleared another hurdle…

Editor June 22, 2023

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Rep. Rigas 1 of 5 GOP to vote no on child marriage bill

Rep. Rachelle Smit Rep. Angela Rigas The Michigan Legislature Wednesday passed a bill outlawing marriage until age 18. The legislation, which now goes to the State Senate, was approved in…

Editor June 22, 2023

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Dorr Plan Commission bends a little for mixed use

The Dorr Township Planning Commission decided to do a little bending to recommend a rezoning request for Don-Jon Asphalt Paving at the corner of 142nd Avenue and Commerce Drive. The…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Allegan County high-speed Internet grant OK likely

Allegan County's Internet provider, 123NET, has been recommended for a $30 million state grant to fund broadband service to residents without high-speed Internet. The grant, the county's use of $17.5…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Former Supt. Dr. Hinds now interim chief at Northview

Scott Korpak Former Wayland Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, Northview’s current deputy superintendent, will step in as interim in the wake of the retirement of Scott Korpak. Korpak announced this week…

Editor June 20, 2023

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Wayland Council adopts $3.1 million 2023-24 budget

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a $3.1 million general fund budget for fiscal year 2023-24. City Manager Josh Eggleston noted the city is expected to take in about…

Editor June 19, 2023

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Martin Township adopts 2023-24 fiscal year budget

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted a more than a million dollar budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The township, during a truth-in-taxation hearing, indicated it anticipating $1,245,830 in…

Editor June 14, 2023

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Plan Commission blesses drive-through for Prosper

The City of Waylands’s first marijuana business Tuesday night won a recommendation from the Planning Commission for a drive-through option at its building at 201 Clark St., behind the Burger…

Editor June 13, 2023

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Wayland schools’ budget snapshot a pleasant photo?

Wayland High School teacher Sarah Rollandini introduces Jovy, who may be a therapy dog at the school next fall. Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie called it “a…

Editor June 12, 2023

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Leighton approves survey for Moline Park project

The Leighton Township Board Thursday night took a step forward on the project to raze the old Moline Elementary School and expand the softball fields at the Moline Park. Board…

Editor June 8, 2023