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Assistant maintenance job moved to full time in Dorr

The Dorr Township Board voted 5-2 Thursday night to elevate the part-time maintenance position to full time and raise the compensation. The move was made after a request from maintenance…

Editor February 28, 2019

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Dorr’s maintenance guy has lawn side business

Dorr Township maintenance supervisor Jarrod Simon has launched a side business, doing what he does best. And he proudly touts it as owned and operated by a military veteran. Simon,…

Editor February 27, 2019

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Dorr library millage election likely to be in August

Prospects are good for Dorr Township voters to decide a millage proposal for the Dorr Township Library on the August ballot. Local library officials have indicated the plan is to…

Editor February 21, 2019

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Barbecue takeout eatery may join Dorr strip mall

Prospects appear to be looking good for a new takeout barbecue restaurant to move into Dorr in the strip mall just east of the Dollar General Store along 142nd Avenue.…

Editor February 19, 2019

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Wayland City is latest to opt out of pot dispensaries

Though 56% of voters last November approved a state-wide ballot issue legalizing recreational marijuana, virtually all local municipalities have been voting to opt out of permitting the buying and selling…

Editor February 18, 2019

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Leighton Treasurer Char Troost retiring next month

Char Troost is retiring from her job as Leighton Township Treasurer at the end of next month. She made the announcement in unusual fashion near the conclusion of the Township…

Editor February 14, 2019

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Hopkins Twp., county talks with tribe get restarted

The Allegan County Board of Commissioners has restarted negotiations with the Gun Lake Tribe of Potowatomis to try to reach an agreement on a proposal for tribal land to be…

Editor February 11, 2019

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Fireworks ordinance for Watson doesn’t seem likely

A proposed ordinance to further regulate when fireworks can be launched in Watson Township doesn't appear to have a good chance of being adopted. Supervisor Kevin Travis Thursday evening presented…

Editor February 7, 2019

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Mark Garnsey offered contract as new police chief

The City of Wayland is making a conditional offer for an employment contract as police chief to Mark Garnsey of Rockford. Garnsey, one of four finalists for the job to…

Editor February 5, 2019

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Potential city land buyer wants ‘Nickels template’

An unnamed individual plans to make an offer on property in the Wayland Industrial Park, next to the Great Lakes Energy office on 133rd Avenue and is seeking a deal…

Editor February 4, 2019