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GOP stampede continues in Allegan County elections

Despite the political pundits’ predictions of a blue wave in Michigan and the United States, Allegan County continues to be a Republican party stronghold. Voting against the tide state-wide, voters…

Editor November 4, 2020

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‘Constitutional attorney’ ordered to leave election site

Attorney Katherine Henry of Hudsonville, founder of the Restore Freedom Initiative, was ordered to leave the premises of the Leighton Township Hall Tuesday afternoon for trying to collect petition signatures.…

Editor November 4, 2020

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Covid-19 threatens Art Hop Dec. 4 celebration customs

The Covid-19 pandemic appears to be causing planners for the annual Art Hop event Friday evening, Dec. 4, to scramble to keep it alive. The situation is so critical that…

Editor November 2, 2020

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Dorr Twp. Clerk expects a recount for Nov. 3 election

Dorr Township Clerk Debbie Sewers told the Township Board Thursday night she expects a recount for the Nov. 3 general election. “I’m speculating there will be a recount (of the…

Editor October 30, 2020

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Employee handbook issues ignite Dorr Twp. bruhaha

It had been quite a spell since the last time Dorr Township Board members got into a public scrap, but Monday night they made up for the quiet time. Accompanied…

Editor October 29, 2020

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Wayland schools decides on enhanced hybrid model

Wayland Union Schools students, staff and teachers will continue the hybrid model for attendance the rest of this trimester and then transition to more in-person instruction through an “enhanced hybrid”…

Editor October 26, 2020

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Sustainable business park project begins soon in Dorr

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…

Editor October 20, 2020

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Despite Covid, Wayland may increase classroom time

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…

Editor October 19, 2020

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ORV ordinance for county appears to be dead for now

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…

Editor October 14, 2020

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Wayland board pressured to fully reopen the schools

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.…

Editor October 12, 2020