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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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COVID-19 cancels Wayland City’s Concerts in the Park
COVID-19 has claimed plenty of public events as victims this year, and the City of Wayland’s concerts in the park every Friday evening in August is the latest casualty. The…
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Two supervisor contests highlight primary ballot
The Tuesday, Aug. 4 primary election will include contests for U.S. Congress, state representative, township supervisor and township treasurer. Please remember voters cannot split their tickets in a primary. They…
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Watson still weighing plan to switch to Hopkins FD
Representatives from both the Hopkins Area Fire Department and the Martin Fire Department continue to make presentations to the Watson Township Board over the issue of which department offers coverage.…