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Prospects unknown for Dorr 4th of July celebration

April 30, 2020

The Fourth of July celebration is Dorr Township’s biggest annual blowout, but right now it’s in danger of being canceled by the Coronavirus. There has been no word yet on whether it’s a go or a no, but the Dorr Township Board Thursday night had a discussion about it. Supervisor...

Trustee Rios to challenge Dorr Supervisor Jeff Miling

April 30, 2020

Jeff Miling Terri Rios Dorr Township Trustee Terri Rios has decided to challenge Township Supervisor Jeff Miling for the four-year position in the Aug. 4 Republican primary. Rios, a nurse, is finishing her first four-year term on the Township Board. She often has been at loggerheads with Miling on local...

Spring Cleanup, Garage Sale Days appear to be on hold

April 23, 2020

Just like so many other local events, the date of Wayland’s annual Spring Cleanup and Garage Sale Days remains uncertain because of the Coronavirus crisis. The City Council, in its second virtual meeting in light of the virus, Thursday evening discussed options for the community events, usually reserved for the...

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COVID-19 freezes Wayland schools new supt. search

April 20, 2020

Norman Taylor The 2019-20 academic year has been a challenging one for the Wayland Union School District because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. On the positive side, the local district has learned its state aid will be exactly what was promised. However, Wayland’s customary boost from Gun Lake Casino revenue...

Hopkins Twp. DDA public hearing will be May 27

April 17, 2020

The Hopkins Township Board will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, on an ordinance to establish a Downtown Development Authority for the west side of U.S.-131 on 12th and 13th Streets from the Wayland exit (No. 64) on the expressway south to just past the Bradley exit (No....

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March was a month like no other, Leighton chief says

April 16, 2020

Leighton Fire Chief Matt Weston Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston told the Township Board Thursday night these are strange times indeed for firefighters. Presenting his monthly report via the telephone, he said of March, “It was a totally different month than any others I’ve experienced in my 20 years...

Improper notice postpones Hopkins Township meeting

April 13, 2020

The Hopkins Township Board Monday evening postponed a meeting done entirely by telephone because it was not noticed properly. Supervisor Mark Evans said, “We’re not having a meeting because it wasn’t noticed properly (to the public)” and notice of the make-up session will be indicated on the township’s web site....

Martin Twp. renews Property Revolution mowing bid

April 8, 2020

The Martin Township Board agreed to renew mowing services from Cody Visser and Property Revolution, but tabled action on his proposals for work on the East Martin Cemetery expansion. The board agreed to pay Property Revolution $16,500 for mowing all cemeteries, the township hall and for handling the spring and...

City may give up on leasing parking lots downtown

April 6, 2020

The Wayland City Council is grappling with the possibility of getting out of the business of leasing parking lots for public use altogether. Discussion surfaced at the council’s first-ever all-line remote meeting Monday evening after City Manager Josh Eggleston noted he has been asked about the lot between Aqua In...

New Watson trustee is retired deputy Jack Wood

April 2, 2020

Chuck Andrysiak Jack Wood The Watson Township Board Thursday evening appointed Jack Wood to fill out the remainder of the four-year term of Trustee Chuck Andrysiak. Andrysiak, 58, was killed Monday, March 16, in a traffic crash. He had served on the Township Board for almost 12 years and was...

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