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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

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Dorr Twp. Board approves PUD for Freedom Ranch

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approved request for a planned unit development (PUD) for the Freedom Ranch on Hillcrest Drive. There…

Editor October 27, 2022

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Dorr Twp. has spent a half million in ARPA dollars

The most recent addition to South Park off 142nd Avenue has been a dog park. The Dorr Township Board Thursday night finally made some headway on spending federal money granted…

Editor October 27, 2022

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Asst. Supt. Patricia Velie to stay on until next June 30

Wayland Union Schools Assistant Supt. for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie has agreed to delay her retirement until June 30, 2023, explaining that “I have a deep commitment to this…

Editor October 24, 2022