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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…

Editor August 25, 2020

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Dorr Roads Committee says 16th Street to get work

The Citizens’ Road Committee earlier this month has decided to make 16th Street reconstruction and paving the next local road project. in 2021. Township Treasurer Jim Martin, a member of…

Editor August 19, 2020

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Dorr master plan work suspended until next year

The Dorr Township Planning Commission has decided to suspend the work on the master plan process until the beginning of next year because of problems created by the Coronavirus. Chairman…

Editor August 18, 2020

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Wayland Council considers ordinance for golf cart use

Golf carts in the city? The Wayland City Council Monday night asked Police Chief Mark Garnsey to speak with other police chiefs in communities that have allowed golf cart use…

Editor August 17, 2020

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Wayland Schools get ready for Aug. 24-25 opening

Opening days for Wayland Union Schools will be Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 24 and 25, as alternating groups will be asked to attend half-day sessions. The Wayland Board of Education…

Editor August 17, 2020

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Leighton Twp. to seek 1 more mill for roads Nov. 3

The Leighton Township Board has agreed to ask local voters to approve a one-mill tax increase for roads in the Nov. 3 general election. Leighton already has a one-mill levy…

Editor August 13, 2020

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Leighton Library wants to expand building to south

Leighton Township Library Board officials want to expand the current building to the south, and they were able to persuade the Township Board to sign for a loan. Library Director…

Editor August 13, 2020

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COVID-19 presents financial challenges for WAEMS

The COVID-19 health crisis is presenting financial challenges to a lot of businesses and services, and the Wayland Area Emergency Services (WAEMS) is not immune. Sarah Lynema, who is Martin…

Editor August 12, 2020

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It’s back to school for Martin, Hopkins and Wayland

It’s back to school Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 24, 25 and 27, for Wayland, Martin and Hopkins, respectively. All three districts now have submitted their school reopening plans to…

Editor August 10, 2020

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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