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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

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Leighton Township voters to be asked for road millage in ’20

Leighton Township voters will be asked to approve a one-mill tax levy roads next year, either in the August primary or in the November general election. Township Clerk Mary Lou…

Editor October 10, 2019

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Kurt Knight appointed new Martin Township Fire Chief

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening approved the appointment of Kurt Knight as new fire chief, succeeding Earl Wykstra, who is retiring next month. Wykstra served as chief for four…

Editor October 10, 2019

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Nickels-Otto text amendment request approved by council

The Wayland City Council Monday evening adopted an ordinance approving a text amendment for property purchased earlier those year by developers Josh Otto and Keith Nickels. The amendment will permit…

Editor October 7, 2019

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Watson adopts resolution, seeks info about old dump site

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening unanimously adopted a resolution acknowledging two water wells at the former dump site tested at higher levels than acceptable for contaminants and pledging cooperation…

Editor October 3, 2019

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Mitten Pizza hopes electric bill negotiations resolve serious issue

If Mitten Pizza of Gun Lake is unable to strike a deal reducing its electrical bill with Great Lakes Energy, it may have to close. Pizza shop owner Jamie Zichterman…

Editor October 1, 2019

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Dorr Township Board approves request for asphalt plant

The Dorr Township Board Thursday evening agreed with the recommendation earlier this month of the Planning Commission to approve a request for an ordinance text amendment to pave the way…

Editor September 27, 2019

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Dorr Plan Commission helps pave the way for asphalt plant

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening agreed to a request for an ordinance text amendment to pave the way for construction of an asphalt plant. The commission voted 4-1,…

Editor September 17, 2019

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Wayland City police personnel moves confusing, unexpected

An unexpected and confusing exchange about police department personnel occurred Monday night at the Wayland City Council meeting. Sgt. John Paul Damveld of the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department handed in…

Editor September 16, 2019