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Faith-based plans to treat eating issues face NIMBY

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Digital Camera A group of local businessman wants to open a faith-based treatment center for girls with eating disorders on 144th Avenue near Hillcrest Drive in Dorr, but they’ll have to overcome NIMBY first. The concept of NIMBY (Not in my back yard) presented some pushback Tuesday night for plans,...
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‘Everyday Joys’ author to take a leave of absence

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Denise Dykstra Denise Dykstra, who writes a weekly "Everyday Joys" column for Townbroadcast, is taking a leave of absence because she has been asked to work on a big writing project. "I am ecstatic! And honored. And very overwhelmed," Dykstra said. However, because of this writing project, she said she...
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City Council pressured to adopt golf cart ordinance

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Does the squeaky wheel indeed get the grease? Nearly 40 people packed the City Hall Council Chambers Monday night to advocate for a local ordinance permitting use of off-road vehicles (ORVs) or golf carts within the city limits. However, city officials are insisting that it must be clear whether the...
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Steve Stepek appointed to open Wayland Council seat

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Steve Stepek, executive director of the Kalamazoo Area Transportation Study, was appointed to a vacant seat on the Wayland City Council Monday night. Stepek, who has served on the City Planning Commission for about two years, fills a seat vacated by former Mayor Pro Tem Jennifer Antel, who resigned to...
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Leighton officials unhappy with 25 mph sign removals

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Someone has taken down 25 mph speed limit signs in and around Moline. That someone is the State of Michigan, and Leighton Township officials are not happy about it. Faith Miedema, who represents the Leighton Library Board at township meetings, asked Supervisor Steve Wolbrink Thursday evening what happened to the...
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WAEMS Manager Bob Hess to retire next summer

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Bob Hess, longtime general manager of Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) plans to retire next summer. The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening learned of this development from Sarah Lynema, who Martin’s representative on the WAEMS Board. WAEMS is a full-service provider of medical first-response services, paramedic transport and education, with...
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Wayland Schools to ask for bond OK again next May

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The Wayland Board of Education plans to seek voters’ approval for a bond proposal in May 2023 in the wake of the ballot defeat Aug. 2. Supt. Tim Reeves and board members held a discussion of the issue Monday night and decided it was best to wait until next spring....
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Blight continues to be a big headache in Watson Twp.

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Outgoing Zoning Enforcement Officer Marnie Mills and incoming Evan Stuart. Rural blight is a very old issue, and Watson Township has been trying to find a way to best handle enforcement. The Township Board Thursday evening learned that enforcement officer Marnie Mills has resigned her part-time position after about a...
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School bond defeated; Smit wins 43rd District Rep. seat

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Rachelle Smit The Wayland School District’s $48.5 million bond proposal was defeated in Tuesday's primary election by a count of 2,703 to 2,478, or roughly 52 to 48 percent. The proposal to build a new swimming pool and enable renovations at all district buildings was turned down heavily in Dorr,...
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Salsa Por Favor closes at downtown site after 2 years

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Salsa Por Favor has closed its Wayland location at 135 N. Main St. after being in business for two years. Billed by Townbroadcast as Wayland's first authentic Mexican restaurant downtown in more than 25 years, Salsa Por Favor opened in 2020 in the building that for many years was Brooks...
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