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Leighton to ask for 2 millage renewals only in Nov. 5 vote
The Leighton Township Board has decided to go back to the drawing board on seeking millage approval in the wake of the defeats of two proposals for increases in the…
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Martin Fire & Rescue welcomes high school senior
The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening agreed to a “one-time exception” by approving the hire of a Martin High School senior to a position on the fire department. Martin Fire…
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Wayland school board to decide between 2 kinds of swimming pools
The Wayland Board of Education is set to make a decision on what kind of new swimming pool will be installed on the south end of the high school building…
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Watson Twp. agrees to join 2 extensive road projects
The Watson Township Board Thursday night moved to repair and build roads, discussed clearing dead trees from the Seven Generations Park and to permit ORVs on all township roads. The…
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Dorr Township still grappling with issues about moving to new hall
The Dorr Township Fire Department handed out appreciation plaques to local women Danielle Casarez. and her fiancé, Chyanne Saucier for their heroic actions to save lives in a car fire…
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Gun Lake Tribe having water tower installed
The Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis now has a one million gallon water tank, including the tribe’s logo, installed on its new water tower along the U.S. 131 expressway just…
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Dorr Twp. may craft a solar power ordinance after all
The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening decided to ask Professional Code Inspections to craft a workable ordinance proposal for local solar power. The commission had worked on a proposed…
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Wayland manager has last city council meeting
It was the swan song meeting for Wayland City Manager Josh Eggleston, who received a lot of farewell wishes Monday night from members of the City Council Eggelston will finish…
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GVL Excavating ordinance text amendment OK’d
A representative from GVL Excavating presents a sketch of the project. The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening voted 4-0 to approve a request for ordinance text amendment for GVL Excavating.…
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Leighton millage requests not as high as 1st glance
Steve Shoemaker Leighton Township Planning Commission member Steve Shoemaker Thursday night told the Township Board some explanation about the two millage requests in Aug. 6 primary is needed. Shoemaker said…