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Martin Township still has zoning enforcement issues

The Martin Township Board continues to grapple with problems associated with local zoning rules. The board learned Wednesday evening from Planning Commission Chairman Ron Zeinstra that the Van Elderen pet…

Editor April 11, 2019

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Dodge, Jeep dealership to relocate to Reno Drive site

The K & M Dodge and Jeep dealership on North Main Street is planning to relocate to a site on Reno Drive across the street from the new carpenters and…

Editor April 9, 2019

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Hopkins Twp. appealing BIA intent for land in trust

Two representatives of the Hopkins Township Board have met once with Gun Lake Tribe officials to try to reach agreement on a cost sharing arrangement for the Nowak property near…

Editor April 8, 2019

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Watson Twp. adopts ’19-20 budget of nearly $250,000

The Watson Township Board Thursday evening adopted an annual budget of just shy of $250,000 for fiscal year 2019-20. Watson officials anticipate revenue and expenses of $247,300, with a fund…

Editor April 5, 2019

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Big Lake residents getting impatient with flooding

Some residents living in the Big Lake area in Watson Township are running out of patience with public officials over lake levels that have caused flooding at their homes. At…

Editor April 4, 2019

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Wayland officer lauded again for solving crime

City of Wayland police officer Mark Riemersma is being recognized for a second time in playing a major role to resolve a criminal case, the latest involving an on-line sexual…

Editor April 1, 2019

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Dorr Township road project bids come in under budget

The Dorr Township Board, in a special meeting Thursday evening, voted 5-0 to accept the bid of $323,565 from Superior Asphalt of Grand Rapids for local road projects this summer.…

Editor March 28, 2019

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Pine Street Principal Jennifer Moushegian to retire

The Wayland Union School District is accepting the retirements of two administrators at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. As reported earlier this month, Steeby Elementary Principal Mike Haverdink…

Editor March 27, 2019

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Wayland Middle School addition causes changes

The addition to Wayland Middle School is prompting budget adjustments, even before the adoption of a new fiscal year 2019-20 budget next June. Finance Director Pat Velie presented a lot…

Editor March 25, 2019

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Barry County Planning to discuss Spoor special use

by Austin Marsman There will be a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Hastings of the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss an application made by Lucas…

Editor March 22, 2019