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Sustainable business park project begins soon in Dorr

October 20, 2020

Darwin Baas explains the "Reimagine Trash" project to the Planning Commission in 2018. The Dorr Township Planning Commission has learned that the northeast section of the township is being prepared for a sustainable business park. Chairman Bob Wagner said he has been notified that crews from Allegan County and Kent...

Despite Covid, Wayland may increase classroom time

October 19, 2020

It looks like the Wayland Board of Education is getting ready to drop the hybrid model of instruction and instead go with at least four days a week of classroom instruction. The board voted unanimously Monday night to have administrators present at least two options, notably with more face-to-face instruction...

ORV ordinance for county appears to be dead for now

October 14, 2020

New Sexton Mark Simpson talks with Martin Township Treasurer Sue Tiemeyer about some work he needs to do soon. It appears that the proposal for a county-wide ordinance permitting and regulating off-road vehicles has been stalled. County Commissioner Rick Cain told the Martin Township Board Wednesday night that the County...

Wayland board pressured to fully reopen the schools

October 12, 2020

The subject once again Monday night was handling Covid-19, and members of the Wayland Board of Education had yet another lengthy and painful discussion about what to do about it. Superintendent Dr. Christina Hinds, acknowledging popular community support for opening up the schools for face-to-face instruction five days a week,...

Leighton awards snow plowing, landscaping bids

October 8, 2020

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening awarded bids for snow plowing and landscaping to Green Lake Excavating. The snow plowing bid for the township hall, Green Lake fire station and Moline fire station was for $65 per time. The bid for landscaping work around the township hall, including replacement of...

City Council has discussion on request for annexation

October 5, 2020

The Wayland City Council Monday night held a discussion about the Oct. 14 public hearing on an annexation request from property owners’ along 12th Street. City Manager Josh Eggleston actually made a presentation about the request. Though acknowledging the city officially is taking a neutral stand, members unanimously agreed to...

United Church of Wayland welcomes Rev. Kyle Carnes

October 2, 2020

The Rev. Kyle Carnes has been named pastor at United Church of Wayland. Carnes, who served as a parish minister for 13 years, including First (Park) Congregational in Grand Rapids, succeed the Rev. Bonnie Simerly, who has returned to her home in New Orleans. A church spokesperson said Rev. Carnes is committed to continuing...

Watson approves rezoning request at Wetherall Lake

October 1, 2020

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening unanimously adopted a resolution approving an ordinance amendment to rezone property near Wetherall Lake. The request was rezone 27.48 acres at 1348 Lakewood Lane, which Supervisor Kevin Travis characterized as a “party spot for Martin High School students” in days gone by. The parcel...

Dorr Twp. road projects for 2022 outlined for board

September 24, 2020

EDITOR'S NOTE: The road estimates mentioned in this story actually are for the year 2022, not 2021. Treasurer Jim Martin said, "This is due to a backlog of 2020 projects that were delayed by Covid-19. (There are) No new construction projects for Allegan County in 2021. "The Citizens’ Road Committee will...

Annexation public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 14

September 21, 2020

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston told members of the City Council Monday night a public hearing on the issue of annexing about a dozen properties has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wayland High School Fine Arts Center. (more…)

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