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Leighton Twp. hears more about infrastructure woes

The Leighton Township Board was told about three very needy road projects Thursday evening, but it’s the same old problem on fixing them — money. Supervisor Steve Wolbrink mentioned the…

Editor May 13, 2021

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Martin Twp. unhappy with FEMA flood plain decision

Martin Township Supervisor Glenn Leep is not happy at all with the recent flood plain determination by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He told his Martin Township Board colleagues Wednesday…

Editor May 13, 2021

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Plan Commission gives OK to housing, storage plans

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening recommended rezoning for a proposed residential development on 133rd Avenue and approved a site plan for a second storage unit business on Reno…

Editor May 11, 2021

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Hopkins a step closer to expansion of township hall

The Hopkins Township Board Monday evening agreed to have Supervisor Mark Evans continue to pursue extension of the township hall. The board decided to hire Fleis & VandenBrink to come…

Editor May 10, 2021

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Wayland Middle School to return to hybrid May 13

Wayland Middle School this coming week will transition back to the hybrid model of instruction because of the Coronavirus. The middle school had been operating in-person five days per week…

Editor May 7, 2021

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One mile of 12th Street to be reconstructed in Watson

Road paving projects appear to be decided for this year and next in Watson Township. The Township Board Thursday evening noted that the Allegan County Road Commission plans reconstruction of…

Editor May 7, 2021

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City says private campaign can’t go on public location

The Wayland City Council Monday night denied a request by the Wayland Chamber of Commerce to use city property to promote its “Just Say Thanks” and “We Support the Thin…

Editor May 3, 2021

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Dorr Twp. taking wait and see attitude on rescue plan

Dorr Township is slated to get Allegan County’s heftiest amount in the American Rescue Plan approved last month by Congress. But the Township Board doesn’t know yet what to do…

Editor April 30, 2021

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Dorr Twp. employee pay controversy erupts again

There is often rancor in arguments at Dorr Township Board meetings, but it was cranked up a notch in “discussions” Thursday night about township employees’ pay. Once again, there were…

Editor April 30, 2021

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Wayland Schools hanging in there during Covid crisis

Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations Patricia Velie told members of the Wayland Board of Education Monday night there will be financial challenges ahead, but thus far the local district…

Editor April 26, 2021