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Allegan County GOP Chairman Kevin Whiteford resigns post

West Michigan Politics Editor Brandon Hall is reporting a shakeup in the Allegan County Republican Party, as Chairman Kevin Whiteford, husband of State Rep. Mary Whiteford, has resigned. Whiteford resigned…

Editor August 16, 2019

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Martin Twp. Hall extension construction work under way

Construction work is under way for the expansion of the Martin Township Hall. The addition juts out to the north of the hall to accommodate more office space for Clerk…

Editor August 14, 2019

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Fire accord near, but Hopkins Twp.-tribe legal fight persists

An agreement between the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatmis and Hopkins Township Board on services by the Hopkins Area Fire Authority appears to be nearing ratification by both sides. Hopkins…

Editor August 12, 2019

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Leighton Twp. still experiencing evidence of growing pains

It’s been obvious for some time that Leighton Township has been experiencing growth, but some of it brings negative consequences as well. Leighton Township Supervisor Steve Deer Thursday evening told…

Editor August 8, 2019

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City of Wayland residents facing water rate increases

Water use rates in the City of Wayland will be increased if the City Council Aug. 19 agrees to adopt an ordinance. The council had a public hearing Monday night…

Editor August 5, 2019

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Long-awaited Big Lake drain project gets the green light

An Allegan County Drain Commission Board of Determination hearing Monday night led to establishment of a drainage project for Big Lake in Watson Township. A packed house appeared at the…

Editor August 1, 2019

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Dorr Twp. officials want more space to conduct business

Dorr Township officials are beginning discussions about finding more office space inside township hall to conduct business. Clerk Debbie Sewers said she brought up the matter about six months ago…

Editor July 26, 2019

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Pay raise requests denied in heated Dorr Township debate

Jarrod Simon is all done as maintenance supervisor for Dorr Township after more than five years on the job, and Vicki Fifelski, officer manager, may not be far behind. Simon…

Editor July 25, 2019

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Three firms vie for Dorr Township master plan services

The Dorr Township Planning Commission listened to three presentations Tuesday night for professional planning services in updating the master plan. Chris Khori from McKenna, Andy Moore from Williams & Works…

Editor July 16, 2019

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City OKs capital improvement plan, fireworks ordinance

The Wayland City Council Monday night adopted a local fireworks ordinance and a capital improvements project plan through 2024. Council members were seizing on the idea it is better to…

Editor July 15, 2019