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First marijuana sales site may be on West Superior

Realtor Bob Serulla The commercial building housing Technology Solutions at 122 W. Superior St. has listed the building for sale and is entertaining offers through its private realtor, Bob Serulla.…

Editor July 20, 2022

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Martin Public Schools reorganizing staff, administrators for ’22-’23

Danielle Whitaker Shelby Finney Martin Public Schools is undergoing a reorganization of staff and adminsitrators to commence the 2022-23 academic year. Supt. Brooke Ballee-Stone explained, "We have a couple more…

Editor July 19, 2022

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Former mayor asks council to permit use of golf carts

Former Wayland Mayor Burrell Stein and citizen Amy DeShaw Monday night asked the Wayland City Council to reconsider earlier inaction and adopt an ordinance permitting use of golf carts. “I…

Editor July 18, 2022

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City adopts 1st ordinance permitting marijuana sales

The Wayland City Council Monday night made it official and unanimously adopted the first local ordinance permitting the growing, sale, dispensing of recreational marijuana. The council continued to insist on…

Editor July 18, 2022

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Old Leighton air park issue resurfaces after 4-year lull

Kate Scheltema Clark Galloway Though a proposal for an air park (or airport) was approved by voters in the 2018 August primary, the project’s most vocal opponent was back in…

Editor July 14, 2022

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Martin Twp. voters to be asked to renew fire millage

The Martin Township Board Wednesday night acknowledged a renewal of three-quarters of a mill for fire and emergency services and equipment will be on the Tuesday, Aug. 2 ballot. The…

Editor July 13, 2022

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Wayland schools to send city input about pot shops

New Wayland Union Schools Supt. Tim Reeves will represent the district next Monday night at the City Council meeting to decide whether or not the city will adopt an ordinance…

Editor July 11, 2022

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Former Dorr Twp. Treasurer to face charges of larceny

Myrna Marr Myrna Marr, 65, Dorr, former Dorr Township Treasurer, appeared in 57th District Court Thursday, July 7, charge of larceny of $1,000 or more, but less than $20,000. The…

Editor July 9, 2022

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Charges against attorney at Leighton vote dismissed

Charges of trespassing and disturbing the peace against Constitutional attorney Katherine Henry were dismissed Thursday in Allegan County District Court in connection with an incident on Election Day November 2020…

Editor July 7, 2022

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City Council has 1st reading of marijuana ordinance

The Wayland City Council Tuesday evening had the first readings of two proposed ordinances dealing with the licensing and regulation of marijuana businesses. The next step is the second readings…

Editor July 5, 2022