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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Disc golf course plan in Wayland gets green light
Disc golf’s prospects in the City of Wayland are looking good. The Wayland City Council Monday night gave its blessing to plans for a course outlined by community activist and…
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Students may be able to use Watson Hall for Internet
Watson Township Treasurer Sue Jones Thursday night proposed to her colleagues that the township be opened up to students who need Internet access to do their homework. Jones said Internet…
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Dorr Parks Commission members shortage continues
There’s a good chance that four of the five members of the Dorr Township Parks Commission will have to be appointed after the Nov. 3 general election. Under current rules,…
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Hopkins Plan Commission OKs farm land special use
The Hopkins Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a special use permit request from Kevin VanderPloeg to expand his homestead property at 2684 12th Street. VanderPloeg was asking for the…