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Village, city councils, a school board also to have votes

Despite all the hoopla over state and national races and proposals, there will be other local elections in northeast Allegan County Tuesday, Nov. 6. Those other elections include Wayland City…

Editor October 20, 2018

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Site plan review for Liquid Haulers Maintenance on hold

Comedian Woody Allen has been quoted as saying, "Eighty percent of life is just showing up." Officials and engineers with Liquid Haulers Maintenance should have heeded the words. The Dorr…

Editor October 16, 2018

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Nearby turkey farm may ruin chicken ordinance plans

The existence of a nearby turkey production facility may preclude the City of Wayland from adopting a new ordinance allowing residents to raise chickens in their back yards. The Wayland…

Editor October 15, 2018

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Leighton FD adds its voice to radio pager problems

Martin Township certainly is not alone in its problems with the county's new radio pagers. Leighton Township Fire Chief Matt Weston Thursday evening told the Township Board his firefighters are…

Editor October 11, 2018

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Leighton seeks volunteers for special road committee

Leighton Township is looking for community volunteers to serve on a special road committee to help drum up support for funding building and paving local roads. Township Treasurer Char Troost…

Editor October 11, 2018

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Martin Fire Dept. grappling with issues with new radios

Martin Township Fire & Rescue has more than just passing a Nov. 6 millage request to deal with, according to Fire Chief Earl Wykstra. Wykstra told the Martin Township Board…

Editor October 11, 2018

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Wayland schools trying out a different truancy program

The Wayland Board of Education Monday evening learned about a new truancy diversion program from Director of Instruction Teresa Fulk. She said the local district does better than many others…

Editor October 8, 2018

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Scharphorn tells Watson about just what PCI does

Kirk Scharphorn Jr. of Professional Code Inspections appeared before the Watson Township Board Thursday evening to explain how and why PCI performs zoning enforcement services. Watson officials recently expressed concerns…

Editor October 4, 2018

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Proposed chicken ordinance may get vote later this fall

The third hearing on a possible chicken ordinance was held before members of the Wayland City Council members, this one outlining potential ordinances. City officials soon may be asked to…

Editor October 1, 2018

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Rezoning for lot split turned down by Dorr Twp. Board

Tyler Wustman's request for rezoning to split his 2.59-acre lot at 1538 144th Ave. was denied Thursday night by the Dorr Township Board. The board's 4-3 decision reversed a 4-3…

Editor September 27, 2018