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Federal govt. allows Gun Lake Tribe to take parcel into trust

The Hopkins Township Board has lost its latest round of legal battles with the Gun Lake Tribe, as the U.S. Department of the Interior has placed the Nowak property at…

Editor August 27, 2019

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Dorr Plan Commission OKs rezoning from ag to rural estates

The Dorr Township Planning Commission Tuesday evening decided to recommend a rezoning for three parcels on 14th Street from agricultural to rural estates. Joseph and Michelle Edsall were asking for…

Editor August 20, 2019

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204-unit apartment complex project in Dorr Twp. halted

Plans for aa 204-unit apartment complex.on 34-acre parcel at 142nd Avenue and 14th Street have been halted, according to Dorr Township Planning Commission Chairman Bob Wagner. Wagner told his colleagues…

Editor August 20, 2019

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No public comment as City Council OKs water rate hikes

Though there were rumblings about citizens’ protests greeting the Wayland City Council upping water rates, an ordinance approving the increases was adopted without any public comment Monday evening. The only…

Editor August 19, 2019

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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