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Dorr Plan Commission begins master plan update process

The process of updating the master plan for Dorr Township began in earnest Tuesday evening for the Planning Commission. Nathan Mehmed, representing the Williams & Works firm, presented commissioners with…

Editor November 19, 2019

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City sets public forum on buying, selling pot for Dec. 17

The Wayland City Council Monday night agreed to have a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, on the question of permitting the buying and selling of recreational marijuana.…

Editor November 18, 2019

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Curbside recycling costs loom as a big 2020 issue in county

Most Allegan County municipalities are bracing for the likelihood that recycling program costs will increase again next year, and some will grapple with a proposal to raise the household rate…

Editor November 14, 2019

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Eleven water wells to be tested within Village of Martin

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening learned that 11 water wells within the Village of Martin will be tested for free by the Allegan County Health Department later this week.…

Editor November 13, 2019

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Financial audit says Wayland Schools continue to improve

The financial health of Wayland Union Schools continues to improve, Assistant Superintendent for Finances Pat Velie told the school board Monday night. Velie said an audit for fiscal year 2018-19…

Editor November 11, 2019

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Wayland Schools Supt. Norm Taylor says he’ll retire June 30

Wayland Schools Superintendent Norman Taylor, credited with stabilizing a troubled school district during his decade of tenure, Monday night announced he will retire June 30, at the end of the…

Editor November 11, 2019

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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