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Leighton Twp. falls within new 79th House District

February 10, 2022

Angela Rigas Though much of Allegan County is located within the newly redrawn 43rd State Representative District, Leighton Township in the next 10 years will be represented in Lansing by the candidate who wins the GOP primary for the 79th District. The Leighton Township Board Thursday night was introduced to...

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WAEMS considers changing base rate fees from area townships

February 9, 2022

Sarah Lynema, Martin Township’s representative on the Wayland Area Emergency Services Board, told the Township Board WAEMS is looking at changing the way it charges base rates to local municipalities. Acknowledging concerns about being able to afford the ambulance service, Lynema said an idea was proposed to change the base...

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Plan Commission gives apartments project blessing

February 8, 2022

Sam Dykstra Vice Chair Anne Tatreux The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday night gave the green light to development of a 16-unit apartment complex, named its vice chair and held a discussion about marijuana businesses. The commission recommended approval of a site plan for Railside Apartments at 516 Mill St.,...

Cinnamon Mellema chosen to fill school board vacancy

February 7, 2022

Cinnamon Mellema is back on the Wayland Board of Education. She was selected Monday evening after interviews with three finalists, herself, Jeff Koon and former Supt. Norman Taylor, to succeed Jason Shane after he resigned last month because he is moving out of the district. Mellema, who served one full...

Former Monterey man gets 35-50 more years in murder

February 7, 2022

Dennis Bowman The man who was convicted of killing his 14-year-old adopted daughter and burying her in Monterey Township was sentenced in Allegan County Circuit Court Monday to 35 to 50 years in prison. Dennis Lee Bowman, 75, also was serving a life sentence for killing a 25-year-old woman in...

Dorr Board hires interim treasurer to fill vacancy

January 27, 2022

Danielle Golembiewski of Bloomingdale has been hired by Dorr Township to fill in as interim treasurer in the wake of the resignation of Myrna Marr. Myrna Marr The Township Board Thursday night voted to hire Golembiewski on an interim basis until a more permanent person is chosen next month. She...

Allegan County seeks help for Gun Lake Park grant

January 26, 2022

Allegan County is applying for a 2022 Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund grant from the DNR to make improvements to Gun Lake Park. The proposed improvements include: • New stormwater system throughout the park to reduce ponding and flooding. • A renovated asphalt drive, including a bypass lane, to provide...

Hopkins teacher Robert Wiersema decides to retire

January 25, 2022

Hopkins High School social studies teacher Robert Wiersema, a former president of the Wayland Board of Education, has submitted notice of his retirement and will no longer be employed by the district. Wiersema’s decision comes in the wake of an investigation by the school district and Michigan State Police about...

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Three candidates to be interviewed for board seat

January 24, 2022

Norm Taylor Jeff Koon Cinnamon Mellema Three candidates seeking to fill a vacancy on the Wayland Board of Education will be interviewed in a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7, at Baker Elementary. The three, former Board President Cinnamon Mellema, former Superintendent Norm Taylor and Jeff Coon, have...

Martin Board, Supt. Ballee-Stone clarify policy roles

January 20, 2022

Principal Tyler Whitcomb The Martin Board of Education had a special meeting Thursday afternoon to clarify the roles of the superintendent and board when Covid issues arise that lead to policy decisions. Board President Art Shook and Vice President Vince Tuinstra said they felt “unsettled” after Monday night’s meeting, in...

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