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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

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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…

Editor September 25, 2018

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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…

Editor September 18, 2018

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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…

Editor September 17, 2018

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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…

Editor September 13, 2018

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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…

Editor September 13, 2018

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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…

Editor September 10, 2018

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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…

Editor September 8, 2018

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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…

Editor September 6, 2018