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Watson citizen opposes gravel mining without a permit

August 2, 2018

Karen Fifelski The Watson Township Planning Commission will receive a request Wednesday, Sept. 26, from the Adrianson/Smith gravel mining operation to renew its permit, but citizen Karen Fifelski wants to know why it has been allowed to continue without permission. Fifelski, well known in the area as an environmentalist, appeared...

Dorr Township bickering continues, but decisions made

July 26, 2018

"What mighty contests arise from trivial things." — Alexander Pope "It ain't very good, but it sure is interesting." — Detroit Pistons scout Will Robinson John Tuinstra A couple of seemingly simple requests were approved overwhelmingly by Dorr Township Board members Thursday night, but not without much wailing and gnashing...

Another legal headache for Gun Lake Tribe, Casino?

July 20, 2018

No lawsuits have been filed yet, but it appears another legal situation involving the Gun Lake Casino may be brewing on the horizon. Recent news that the Hopkins Township Board has hired high-powered attorney Thaddeus Morgan of Lansing to craft a letter to the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of...

Another special meeting affirms Dorr planning reappointment

July 17, 2018

Larry Dolegowski Larry's back. A special meeting of the Dorr Township Board resulted in the reappointment of Larry Dolegowski to the Planning Commission, to a seat he's held for more than 20 years. The board had the meeting a half hour before the Planning Commission meeting Tuesday evening in order...

Hopkins Twp. hires high-powered attorney vs. Tribe

July 16, 2018

Thaddeus Morgan The Hopkins Township Board has hired a high-powered attorney to do battle in court with the Gun Lake Tribe of Potawatomis over a 130-acre parcel of land the tribe wants to take into federal trust. The board voted unanimously in a special meeting May 4 to hire Thaddeus...

New city manager doesn’t appreciate local ‘fake news’

July 16, 2018

Allegan County Commissioner Mark DeYoung reads a proclamation honoring the longtime service of the late Dar VanderArk, former Leighton Township Supervisor and member of the Board of Canvassers. Receiving the plaque is his widow, Sandy. "Fake News" and the rumor mill sometimes can get local, and it's just as ugly...

Complaints of speeding on Round Lake Drive heard

July 12, 2018

The Leighton Township Board Thursday evening heard several complaints about excessive speeds by motorists along Round Lake Drive. Diana Moore told the board some cars, Rangers and even golf carts are driving way too fast in the resident area around Round Lake and said its difficult for residents in the...

Martin unhappy with costs of enforcing Knight case

July 11, 2018

Nathan Knight, owner of a gravel pit at 1082 10th St., in Martin Township, will be in Allegan County court Thursday, but its isn't expected that he will be required to pay for the Township Board's troubles. Supervisor Glenn Leep Wednesday night told his colleagues he pleased the issue finally...

Village Green Apartments project site plan approved

July 10, 2018

Nobody at Monday night's Wayland City Planning Commission told residents they didn't have valid concerns and worries about a proposed project to more than double the number of apartment units for Village Green Apartments. Though citizens vigorously protested plans to construct 56 apartment units in seven buildings near the corner...

Wayland school officials’ salary figures corrected

July 9, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE: Townbroadcast's salary figures in the original story were not accurate. The following are the proper pay figures for school adminstrators. The Wayland Board of Education Monday night approved a 2% raise for Superintendent Norm Taylor for the 2018-19 academic year. The superintendent now makes $135,265 annually. Other administators'...

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