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Gun Lake Casino revenue sharing rebounds slightly

July 22, 2021

The Gun Lake Tribe’s twice annual local revenue sharing payments have rebounded slightly from the lows of six months ago at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic. The tribe this week announced that casino revenue sharing for the State of Michigan increased to $4,049,995 and the local revenue sharing board received $2,024,997. GLIMI,...

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Dorr’s visioning meeting brings out hopes and fears

July 20, 2021

About 20 people appeared at the Dorr visioning meeting, but most were local officials. The special meeting of the Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday turned out to be a contest between “what we’d like to see” and “what we fear will actually happen.” The battle was the result of a...

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Martin Twp. joins Confused about Covid-19 Relief Club

July 14, 2021

Eddie Oetman The Martin Township Board joined the Confused by Covid Relief Club Wednesday evening, but Clerk Rachelle Smit agreed to send in the application for funding. Smit told board colleagues, “I don’t know what we could use the money on. Some townships will be opting out (of the funding)...

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‘Torches & Pitchforks’ group pays board another visit

July 12, 2021

If the Wayland Board of Education meeting Monday night was a movie, it could be titled, “Torches and Pitchforks: The Sequel.” Torches and pitchforks is a common description journalists use to describe when an angry mob invades a public session, sometimes marred by unruly behavior. The citizens’ group that has...

Martin Hometown Day July 10 regarded as big success

July 11, 2021

The Martin Hometown Day Saturday, was a huge success, according to a spokesperson from the Martin Pride group on Facebook. "We are so proud of Martin," she wrote. "We were blown away by the amount of vehicles that came for the car show!" Clippers Cafe served lunch and dinner. The Martin...

Prospects looking good for local Balloonfest Sept. 11

July 8, 2021

It appears plans are moving ahead for a Wayland Balloonfest Saturday, Sept. 11, at Calkins Field north of town, but it isn’t known as yet whether it will include a beer tent. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening duly noted the hot air balloon festival is being planned and welcomed...

Upton primary challenger was in Jan. 6 insurrection

July 6, 2021

Jon Rocha, candidate in the Republican primary to challenge Fred Upton in August 2022, recently was identified in a video from the Jan. 6 insurrection in Washington D.C. Rocha, a native of Kalamazoo, is a Mexican-American Marine veteran. “I am someone who is tired of complaining about the issues and...

Sidewalk snowplow bids are from $125,000-$159,000

July 6, 2021

The pavement at the corner of Reno Drive and West Superior in fron tof United Bank has been repaired. The Wayland City Council Monday evening learned that bids for a new sidewalk snowplow ranged from $125,000 to $159,000, plus attachments, but decided against taking any action on a purchase. Mayor...

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Watson trustee unhappy with local road conditions

July 1, 2021

Jack Wood Watson Township Trustee Jack Wood made no attempt Thursday night to hide his disgust with the condition of local roads and his disappointment with the Allegan County Road Commission. Wood asked representatives from the Hopkins and Martin fire departments if road conditions were slowing their response to emergency...

Martin Twp. Clerk Rachelle Smit running for state rep.

June 28, 2021

Rachelle Smit with "The Pillow Guy," Mike Lindell. Martin Township Clerk Rachelle Smit has announced she will be a candidate for the 80th District State Representative currently held by Republican Mary Whiteford. Smit has served as Martin Township Clerk since she was appointed in the fall of 2015 to succeed...

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