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Primary leaves loose ends for millage, prosecutor

Tuesday’s primary election has left some loose ends, and on another front, area school districts plagued with uncertainty, are seeing a shortage of candidates for board of education. Perhaps the…

Editor August 7, 2020

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Wayland schools’ non-Homestead millage is defeated

The Wayland Union school district’s non-Homestead millage request was narrowly defeated in Tuesday’s primary election by a count of 2,108 to 2,057. The request was to renew an 18-mill tax…

Editor August 5, 2020

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Miling, Wolbrink win Dorr, Leighton supervisor races

Incumbent Dorr Township Supervisor Jeff Miling apparently has been elected to his third term, turning back a challenge in Tuesday’s primary election from Trustee Terri Rios. Steve Wolbrink is the…

Editor August 5, 2020

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Still no word about hiring of new Wayland City Clerk

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston told council members Monday evening he is crafting an offer to a new city clerk, but did not disclose who it is. The new clerk…

Editor August 3, 2020

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Dorr Plan Commission OKs rezoning, special use permit

The Dorr Township Planning Commission recommended approval to rezone 40 acres on 140th Avenue from agricultural to rural estates and granted a special use permit to Award Enterprises to expand…

Editor July 21, 2020

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Hopkins School Board unveils back to school plans

Hopkins Public Schools officials have outlined a “back to school” plan for the next academic year starting in late August. Superintendent Gary Wood told school board members students are scheduled…

Editor July 20, 2020

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COVID mask wearing issue finds it way to Wayland

The nation-wide controversy about wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis has found its way to Wayland. The Wayland City Council and Police Chief Mark Garnsey got an earful Monday night…

Editor July 20, 2020

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Hopkins Twp. annexation proposal clears state hurdle

The Wayland City Planning Commission welcomed new member Mark Lyons in its first meeting since the COVID-19 crisis hit Michigan in March. The meeting Tuesday evening was a virtual session,…

Editor July 14, 2020

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Leighton Twp. grants tax abatements to 2 businesses

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening approved requests for tax abatements for two new industries, both on 147th Avenue. The board voted 3-0 (with Trustees John Hooker and Brian Bonnema…

Editor July 9, 2020

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Martin Twp. accepts changes for new cemetery plots

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening accepted proposed survey adjustments to the six acres of expansion of the East Martin Cemetery on the west side of 8th Street. The Township…

Editor July 8, 2020