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Leighton grapples with issues on fireworks without ordinance

The subject was fireworks yet again. Though the Leighton Township Board stopped short Thursday night of adopting a local ordinance to match new state regulations, it did approve fireworks displays…

Editor June 13, 2019

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Martin Township adopts 2019-20 FY budget of $500,000

The Martin Township Board Wednesday evening adopted a budget of a little more than $500,000 with a fund balance, or savings account of more than $500,000 as well. Anticipated revenues…

Editor June 13, 2019

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Martin board finally agrees to expansion of township hall

After much hand-wringing and wailing and gnashing of teeth, the Martin Township Board Wednesday evening finally decided to proceed with the expansion of the township hall at a cost of…

Editor June 12, 2019

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Great Lakes’ Goodwin station to be expanded and upgraded

The Wayland City Planning Commission Tuesday evening approved a site plan to upgrade the Goodwin Distribution Station location for Great Lakes Energy at 1049 133rd Ave. Joe Hughes and Elizabeth…

Editor June 11, 2019

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Hopkins citizen still opposes Twp. Board legal fight with Tribe

Hopkins citizen Bob Beck continues to be critical about how the township has handled disagreements with the Gun Lake Tribe and contends it’s been a waste of taxpayers’ money. Beck…

Editor June 10, 2019

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Board of Determination may solve Big Lake flooding issue

High water level problems at Big Lake in Watson Township are persistent, but Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday night told board colleagues there are plans for the Drain Commission to have…

Editor June 6, 2019

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Local fireworks launching opportunities to be reduced

The City of Wayland is likely to agree with the State Legislature in reducing the number of days fireworks can be set off during the year. City Manager Josh Eggleston…

Editor June 3, 2019

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Dorr Township deadlocks on vote to drop MTA membership

The Dorr Township Board Thursday night came within one vote of not renewing its membership in the Michigan Townships Association. The board was deadlocked 3-3 on paying this year’s bill…

Editor May 30, 2019

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Dorr Twp. sign ordinance hearing planned for June 18

The Dorr Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, on a proposed new sign ordinance. The commission made the decision Tuesday night after…

Editor May 21, 2019

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Dorr Library pleads for millage support from Wayland schools

Dorr Township Library Board President Rachel Vote appeared at the Wayland Board of Education Monday night to ask for support for the library's millage request in the Aug. 6 primary.…

Editor May 20, 2019