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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…