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County elected officials file suit to stop move of offices

Allegan County Clerk Bob Genetski, Treasurer Sally Brooks and Drain Commissioner Denise Medemar have filed a lawsuit against the Allegan County Board of Commissioners to try to stop a plan…

Editor March 14, 2023

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Leighton Twp. renewed air strip proposal still on hold

Galloway Landings owner Clark Galloway's request to amend deed restrictions for his private airs trip and associated property was tabled last Wednesday night by the Leighton Township Planning Commission, at…

Editor March 11, 2023

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Hopkins FFA wins 2nd straight top chapter award

Gracie Langlois The Hopkins FFA this week was recognized as the top chapter as apart of the National Chapter Award for the second year in a row. "It is truly…

Editor March 9, 2023

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Martin’s trash pickup day scheduled for May 20

Martin Township’s annual Trash Pick-up Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20. The event will take place in the downtown area, and there will…

Editor March 8, 2023

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Local Main Street program unveils plans for summer

Main Street Director Holly McPherson The Wayland Main Street program is being particularly aggressive this year about trying to attract community interest and visitors with local festivals and events. New…

Editor March 6, 2023

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Wayland Schools provides Q & A on May 2 bond issue

Wayland Union School District officials recently have released a question and answer guide for the May 2 bond proposal and included an explanation of how the questions will be presented…

Editor March 4, 2023

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Watson Township Board approves 5% pay increases

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted a resolution approving 5 percent pay increases for all elected local officials. Supervisor Ken Travis, who noted the inflation rate for 2022 was…

Editor March 2, 2023

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Wayland schools may try to attract on-line students

The Wayland Union school district next year may begin a program intended to win back students lost to virtual learning during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022. Superintendent Tim Reeves…

Editor February 27, 2023

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Dorr Township officials’ salary increases approved

EDITOR'S NOTE: There was a typo in the original story of the pay raise. The clerk, treasurer and supervisor were given a bump from $3,080 per month to $3,357 per…

Editor February 23, 2023

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Is WAEMS facing some kind of twp. rebellion?

Is the Wayland Area Ambulance Service facing some kind of a rebellion? WAEMS officials have been up front about increases this year in contributions from municipalities, but Dorr Township Clerk…

Editor February 23, 2023