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Only about a dozen attend city hearing on chickens
There were almost as many city officials at the public hearing on chickens Tuesday as there were members of the public. Despite a lot of media attention, the event drew…
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Historic farm land rezoning request clears 1st hurdle
Ron and Evelyn Frank, patriarch and matriarch of the longest continuously farmed property in Dorr Township, won their first battle to return all of their land to the zoning designation…
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City Council hears negative side of keeping chickens
Perhaps it was a harbinger of what may be coming for the Wayland City Council. members Monday evening heard a special presentation on keeping chickens within the city limits before…
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Leighton decides not to adopt solicitation ordinance
The Leighton Township Board Thursday night decided against adopting a solicitation ordinance. Treasurer Char Troost explained, "If you have an ordinance, you have to have fees and you have to…
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Martin Township to ask voters for fire millage Nov. 6
A millage request for three-fourths of a mill for fire and emergency services equipment will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot in Martin Township. The levy would apply…
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Hopkins Twp. balks at lighted signs for intersection
The Hopkins Township Board Monday night almost approved spending $3,300 to make safety improvements at the intersection of 130th Avenue and 22nd Street. The operative word here is "almost." The…
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Watson Township buys carpet, blinds and tables
Not long after the Watson Township Board members were told they need to put their large savings account to work, they have begun making decisions on spending money. The board…
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Watson Township wants better zoning enforcement
EDITOR'S NOTE: Watson Township Trustee Chuck Andrysiak has reported he has located the legal notice, so the gravel mining issue will be taken up at the Planning Commission meeting later…
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Chicken ordinance special meeting slated for Sept. 25
The Wayland City Council will have a special meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, to talk about permitting or banning the raising of chickens within the city limits. City…
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Wayland state assessments have improved overall
Wayland Union Schools scores on Michigan’s spring 2018 statewide assessments show an overall improvement from last year. Students in grades 3-8 took the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress),…