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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…

Editor July 9, 2020

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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…

Editor July 8, 2020

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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…

Editor July 6, 2020

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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…

Editor July 5, 2020

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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.…

Editor July 2, 2020

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Dorr Township hears about proposed trails commission

Jennifer Antel, representing West Michigan Trails and Greenways group, gave a presentation to the Dorr Township Board Thursday night about plans to establish a commission to oversee local paved recreational…

Editor June 30, 2020

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Dorr Planning Commission Chair reappointed 4-3 again

So here we go again. The contentious 4-3 split on reappointing veteran Planning Commission Chairman Bob Wagner reappeared Thursday night at the Dorr Township Board meeting. Wagner has served on…

Editor June 25, 2020

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Petition drive started to appoint Dorr Parks Board

Dorr Township Treasurer Jim Martin Wednesday evening announced there is a petition drive that has been launched to change the way members of Parks Commission are chosen. Under current rules,…

Editor June 24, 2020

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Dorr Twp. road, fire millage plans explained at forum

A hastily called political forum Wednesday night at the Dorr Township Hall attempted to focus on two important local millage requests in the Aug. 4 primary election. Retiring Township Treasurer…

Editor June 24, 2020

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Martin also prepares for difficult school budget year

Martin, just like Wayland and Hopkins school systems, is anticipating a difficult fiscal year financially in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Samantha Ball, who handles payroll and per-pupil funding…

Editor June 22, 2020