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Gun Lake Tribe has a lot of big ideas ahead for growth

The north-south corridor of the U.S.-131 expressway between Bradley and Wayland may well become a hotbed of commercial and residential activity. Its rural character just might be transformed. Officials from…

Editor November 12, 2022

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Allegan County broadband project is moving forward

The Allegan County Internet broadband project make a step forward Thursday when the County Board of Commissioners awarded a $17.7 million contract to 123.net of Southfield to provide wired broadband…

Editor November 12, 2022

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Leighton Township buys 4.6-acre adjacent parcel

Travis Masselink The Leighton Township Board Thursday night decided to buy a 4.6-acre parcel of land adjacent to the township hall for $335,000. Board members unanimously agreed to the purchase…

Editor November 10, 2022

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County administrator explains proposed office moves to Dumont Lake

Rob Sarro After the Martin Township Board last month adopted a resolution opposing the proposed relocation of the offices of treasurer, drain commissioner and register of deeds, Allegan County Administrator…

Editor November 9, 2022

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Allegan County yet again has GOP election stampede

Rachelle Smit EDITOR'S NOTE: Early returns showed Michael B. Warren winning a seat on the Wayland Board of Education, but later data revealed Peter Zondervan was re-elected by about 70…

Editor November 8, 2022

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Ex-Chief Garnsey has indeed been under probe

Mark Garnsey Former Wayland Police Chief Mark Garnsey indeed has been under investigation for the past eight months, according documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Garnsey, who was…

Editor November 8, 2022

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Monday’s meeting likely was Mayor Tim Bala’s last

Wayland Mayor Tim Bala very likely presided over a City Council meeting for the last time Monday evening. Bala, was was first elected to the position in 2008 and re-elected…

Editor November 7, 2022

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Watson dump cleanup to be done under Brownfield Redevelopment program

Watson Township got some welcome news Thursday night from consultant Jay Eveland that plans for cleanup of the old dump site near 12th Street will be under the umbrella of…

Editor November 3, 2022

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Hopkins firefighters rescue fallen hunter very quickly

Trevor Beilby of the Hopkins Area Fire Department Thursday night told a stunning story about the rescue of a hunter in Watson Township Oct. 15. Beilby told Watson Township Board…

Editor November 3, 2022

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ZBA OKs parking variance for new 4 One 2 distillery

It apparently pays to be good local citizens, highly-regarded business and community activists. Supported by everyone present, 4 One 2 Distillery and Stop, Drop & Play co-owners Anthony Winters and…

Editor November 1, 2022