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No contamination found at residences near old dump site

Watson Township Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday night announced state officials found no contamination in 12 residential water wells near the old dump site near the U.S.-131 Motor Sports Park. This…

Editor November 7, 2019

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Dorr Township Library Board announces services cutbacks

The Dorr Township Library is having to make adjustments on services it offers to residents in the wake of the defeat last August of a millage request. The Township Library’s…

Editor November 5, 2019

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Yes, Nov. 5 is Election Day, the last in Wayland for City Clerk

Tuesday, Nov. 5, is Election Day in the City of Wayland, and though the ballot will have three candidates running without opposition, the exercise will be the last for Clerk…

Editor November 4, 2019

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Dorr Twp. Board sets policy on emergency pay for overtime

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night agreed that maintenance personnel called in to handle an emergency situation will be paid a stipend of $40 and time and a half for…

Editor October 24, 2019

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Dorr officials agree: Township Hall inadequate for services

One way or another, the Dorr Township complex at the corner of 142nd Avenue and 18th Street will accommodate more services and officials to do their jobs. The Dorr Township…

Editor October 24, 2019

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Public forum on marijuana likely to be soon in Wayland

Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston told the City Council Monday evening he would like to have a public forum on permitting or forbidding establishments to sell recreational marijuana. The issue…

Editor October 21, 2019

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City Planning Commission recommends large storage shed approval

The Wayland City Planning Commission Thusrday evening recommended approval of a special use permit for Steve and Kathy Waybrandt, 501 Voyager Drive, to build a storage shed. The 5-0 vote…

Editor October 17, 2019

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Dorr Plan Commission wants public opinion on master plan

Suppose they gave an important meeting, and nobody came? That’s the nightmare scenario the Dorr Township Planning Commission wants to avoid as it begins the seemingly boring, but important process…

Editor October 15, 2019

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Voters to be asked to approve recyling fee hike to $50 a year

Allegan County municipalities apparently will be asked to place a 10-year millage request for $50 per household per year for recycling next year on the August primary election ballot. The…

Editor October 14, 2019

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Leighton grapples with issues about drains, cement driveways

Though he constantly defended the integrity of both agencies, Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday night outlined recent issues associated with the Allegan County Road Commission and Drain Commission. The…

Editor October 11, 2019