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Watson approves rezoning request at Wetherall Lake

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,…

Editor October 1, 2020

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Dorr Twp. road projects for 2022 outlined for board

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…

Editor September 24, 2020

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Annexation public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 14

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.

Editor September 21, 2020

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Hopkins parents lobby for face-to-face instruction

Hopkins is beginning just its fourth week under a hybrid system of students attending school, but restless parents already are lobbying them to switch to face-to-face classes. Andrea Buist, a…

Editor September 21, 2020

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Wayland schools get mixed reviews on back to school

The back to school season every autumn has a tradition for a long time, but this one is like no other in history. The Wayland Board of Education had extensive…

Editor September 14, 2020

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Lee Ann Clausen to start Monday as new city clerk

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston today announced the appointment of Lee Ann Clausen of North Muskegon as new city clerk. Ms. Clausen, who succeeds the retiring Michelle Herman, will begin…

Editor September 11, 2020

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Gun Lake Tribe governing body changes announced

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (Gun Lake Tribe) has announced changes to the elected governing body of the Tribe. The Tribal Council is bidding a warm farewell to…

Editor September 11, 2020

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County-wide campaign for ORV ordinance continues

The drive for a county-wide off-road vehicle ordinance continues. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening adopted on a 4-1 vote a resolution to encourage the Allegan County Board of Commissioners…

Editor September 10, 2020

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Martin Twp. Board adopts county-wide ORV proposal

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted a resolution supporting a county-wide ordinance governing off-road vehicles (ORVs). The vote was unanimous, bringing the total of townships and municipalities on board…

Editor September 9, 2020

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Prospects appear to be dim for city allowing golf carts

The Wayland City Council has cooled to the idea of permitting golf carts within the city limits, and it appears the idea now is dead in the water. Council was…

Editor September 8, 2020